(by pastor Norman)

We are told in scripture that God has a plan for each of our lives. “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jer 29:11; NLT). In the apostle Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, he says we are God’s workmanship, His work of art, His masterpiece recreated spiritually in Christ to do the works God has planned for us and live the abundant, fulfilling life He prepared for us (Eph 2:10, John 10:10b). We are the salt and light in this world around us (Matt 5:13-14) and Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt 5:16; NKJV). This all sounds very exciting but how do we get to walk in all of this? Jesus said that not everyone who called Him Lord would become part of His kingdom but only those that truly do God’s will and life God’s way (Matt 7:21). In the book of Proverbs, we are exhorted not to rely on our own understanding but to trust God with all our heart, get His will for everything we do and then He can direct every aspect of our lives (Prov 3:5-6). “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps 119:105; NKJV). In school, college and university we spend hours getting an education to make us successful in life. How much more should we spend time in God’s word to get God’s will, purpose and way for our life.