Introduction: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9). This Scripture is a beacon of hope and a reminder that no matter what circumstances we face today, the best is indeed yet to come.
Point 1: God's" Promises Are Always Fulfilled To understand the future, we must first look at the past. Think of Abraham, a man of great faith. God promised him a son and numerous descendants, even in his old age.
Despite the odds, Abraham held onto God's promise, and God fulfilled His word. Romans 4:21, it is said, "Being fully persuaded that God had the power to do what he had promised, Abraham's faith was rewarded, a testament to Egypt'sGod's unwavering commitment to fulfill His promises.
Illustration: Imagine a farmer planting seeds in his field. A God is nurturing and cultivating before the crops can be harvested. Similarly, we are called to faith, patience, and resilience "as we wait for God's promises.
Point 2: Tha Great Challenges, We Grow Consider the life of Joseph. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, wrongly accused, and imprisoned. But through his trials and tribulations, Joseph continued to hold onto his faith, eventually rising to become the most powerful man in Egypt (Genesis 41:41). His story shows us that even in our darkest moments, God is at work, using those challenges to shape us and prepare us for the more extraordinary things ahead."(Genesis 41:41).
Point 3: God Has A Plan For Each Of Us The Scripture tells us in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for more incredible" ou," declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
God has an undeveloped" plan for every one of us, plans for prosperity, hope, and "future. We might not understand everything right now, but we can trust that God's plan is waiting periods for our best.
Example: Think of Moses, a shepherd in Midian. Who would have thought God'she would be called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt? His journey was filled with obstacles, but in the end, God's s plan for him proved that the best was God'syet to come.
Conclusion: As we walk our path, may we remember the words of Philippians 3:13-14, "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
The trials and tribulations we face are not the ends" but a preparation for what God has planned for us. So, no matter where you are in your journey, keep the faith, hold onto His promises, and remember that the best is yet to come.
In the words of C.S. Lewis, "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind" So, as we step into tomorrow, let us do so with faith and courage, knowing that our loving God is guiding us toward the best yet to come. Amen.
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