Proverbs: The Lot Is Cast
Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” (Proverbs 16:33, NKJV).
God ultimately determines if things happen or not. It is comforting to know that if we truly love God and seek His will, “...all things work together for good...” (Rom. 8:28).
"Man proposes, God disposes," a quote attributed to a Latin phrase by Thomas a Kempis, is another variation. It is good to make reasonable plans for life and our future, but always bearing in mind that we look beyond this physical life to a future as resurrected God-beings in the family of God. A process that beings now through our calling, repentance, and then baptism into the Body of Christ. If we have that in mind, and submit our other plans for life to God, we will be amazed at what He provides.
Do your plans depend on God?
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Amanda Stiver
Amanda Stiver graduated from the Robert D. Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon.
Mario Seiglie
Mr. Seiglie was born in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States when he was a child. He found out about the Church when he was 17 from a Church member in high school. He went to Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, and in Pasadena, California, graduating with degrees in theology and Spanish. He serves as the pastor of the Garden Grove, CA UCG congregation and serves in the Spanish speaking areas of South America. He also writes for the Beyond Today magazine and currently serves on the UCG Council of Elders. He and his wife, Caty, have four grown daughters, and grandchildren.
