Living the Dream: A Devotional for Students Through the Life of Josephનમૂનો

Day 3 - God’s Idea of Better

Sometimes, God moves in ways that we don’t fully understand at the moment. He gives us passions and visions that can seem unclear at the time. Those callings can feel overwhelming and may even look much different than what our own plans were. We don’t always know what to do with these new plans. But we can learn from Joseph's story how God's way is always better- that when God has something planned, it will always be greater than anything we can dream up.

Joseph may not have been fully aware just what the meaning of his dreams meant. Maybe he thought his father, Jacob, was going to move him up in the family business so he would no longer be under the authority of his brothers. Perhaps he believed that he would receive a greater inheritance than the other siblings. Things weren't completely clear.

However, as we read further into Joseph's life story it will become evident that whatever purpose Joseph could have come up with for these dreams would simply pale in comparison to what God was already putting into action.

The best response we can have to God moving in our lives is by living open-handed ...letting Him guide us through the unknown. It's not always a natural response to approach life that way. But if we can learn to surrender and trust God, we can experience peace that passes all understanding. God's idea of better is always better. Through His guidance and our willingness to let Him lead, He will show us a better way to do life. We are reminded in His word that...

"We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps."- Proverbs 16:9

Reflect:

Think of a time when God’s plan was different from yours. Then take a moment today to hand over the plans you have for your day, week, or future life to God.