THE COUNSEL OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER

By Evangeline Esaaba Folson

Psalm 33:11

The counsel of the Lord standeth forever, the thought of His heart to all generation.

The message bible version of this verse above says:

God’s plan for the world standeth up, all His designs are made to last.

According to psalm 33:11, God’s plans and purpose for the world existed forever, they stand the test of time. Nothing can disrupt them or stop them. God is a supreme God there are none others above Him.

If God’s plans and purposes exist forever, what do we do as His children:

Seek the Lord

Jeremiah 33:3

Romans 12:1-2

Find His will for your life

Ecclesiastes 12:13

John 15:7

Pray for it to be fulfilled

Psalm 119:133

Philippians 4:6-7

SEEK THE LORD

Jeremiah 33:3

Call unto me, and I will answer and show thee great and hidden things you do not know.

It is important to seek or search for God if we want His plan for our lives to be fulfilled. One way of seeking God is through calling onto Him in prayer. Another way is to study the bible to know more about Him.

The verse from Jeremiah says when you “call unto Him” in prayer He will answer or respond by showing you mysteries (great and hidden things you do not know)

Some of these mysteries, I believe is connected to the plans He has for our lives.

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice Holy and pleasing to God, this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will.

Another way of seeking God is to offer your life as a living sacrifice to Him. Meaning, dedicating your life fully and completely to Him. He must come first in all you do, be willing to obey His commands no matter the cost.

Jeremiah 29:13 says

You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.

FIND HIS WILL FOR YOUR LIFE

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: “Fear God and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man”

To fear God involves recognizing that He is angry about Sin and has the power to punish those who stand arrogantly against Him and break His laws. It also means to stand in awe of Him, take refuge in Him and hope in His steadfast love. For it brings the Lord Pleasure when we trust Him for strength.

The information given above details on what the bible means by “Fear God”. In addition to fear God, the verse from Ecclesiastes says we should keep His commandments as well.

To be able to keep His commandment we have to study the bible in order to know them and pray for grace and strength to be able to fulfill them all.

John 15:7

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what you will and it shall be done unto you.

From the verse above, what God requires from us is to “abide in His words”, That is to obey His commandments. It is also His will concerning our lives. When we do this, we find favor with God and He will bless us abundantly and allow His will for our lives to be fulfilled.

Remember God’s plan and will for our lives stands forever. To have His will fulfilled in our lives we must:

Surrender our lives to Him and accept the gift of salvation. (Romans 10:9-10)
We must obey His commandments Ecclesiastes 12:13.

PRAY FOR GOD’S PLAN TO BE FULFILLED

Psalm 119:133

Order my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

For God’s plan to be fulfilled in your life you have to pray for God to order your steps in His word or for God to direct your footsteps according to his word and prevent sin from ruling over you.

Philippians 4:6-7

Have no anxiety about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God, and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Do not get over burdened about how your life will turn out, judging from current negative situations in your life. Pray for God to help you overcome your trials and lead you to victory.

After praying, stop worrying or fretting, God will set things right and let His plan be fulfilled in your life in spite of the set-backs.

Think about the words of this song

Keep me shinning Lord

In all I say and do

That the world may see

Christ lives in me

And learn to love Him too

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