+DEV+ Changing Plans

Date: March 11, 2011 12:59 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Changing Plans

Changing Plans

"One day as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law...were sitting there. And the power of the Lord was present..." (Luke 5:17).
Scripture Focus: Luke 5:17-26

Jesus had visitors in His classroom. Pharisees and teachers coming from all over to hear Him filled the house to overflowing. At times like these, most teachers stick to their plan and hope all goes smoothly, not wanting to be embarrassed. But when a paralyzed man was let down through the roof, Jesus was not even put out. He turned His attention to him and said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven" (vs. 20).

Wise teachers are always ready to adjust their plans, depending on the immediate needs of the students. While Jesus may have seemed to "change" His plans, the greater change was what He did for the paralyzed man in forgiving his sins. And that plan was a sure thing from the very beginning. Because of this, many were "amazed and gave praise to God" (vs. 26).

Though plans for the day shift, rest in the assurance of the unchanging, all-knowing God we serve whose intention always has been to redeem us through Jesus and bring ultimate glory to Him.

Insight: Most people don't know that Jesus cares about them. If they see that we care, they will begin to know that He cares.