“All Must Be Well”

"For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you," says the Lord, "thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome." – Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)

These words of the Lord are part of a letter written by Jeremiah to the Jews exiled in Babylon. They are God’s own words of encouragement to a people in captivity. By clinging to these words of encouragement, you too can make the best of your less-than-pleasant circumstances. Understanding that God’s intention toward you is for the best outcome, gives you hope and courage to endure these temporary afflictions.

During seasons of exile, God commands you to live a normal life, seek Jesus’ gift of peace, determine to bear good fruit, remain prayerful, promote the welfare of others and hold no counsel with ungodly prophets and seers. God wants you to be patient – His timing is right. God wants you to trust Him with your future – His plans never fail.

Remember always that God loves you, God is thinking about you constantly, God cares for you, and God’s plan for your life is a perfect plan.

So, do not fear the future, instead face each day meditating on the words of Jeremiah 29:11, remembering also that "Though we pass through tribulation, All will be well; . . .Happy, still in God confiding, Fruitful, if in Christ abiding, Holy, through the Spirit's guiding, …expect a bright tomorrow…Faith can sing through days of sorrow…Jesus every need supplying…All must be well" (Mary B. Peters).

“All Must Be Well” © 2014 Shelley Johnson 11-Apr-14