God's Mysterious Plan

Intro

I’m a planner

sometimes do not clue others into my plan

God has a plan

we do not always know its details, sometimes we wonder why he chose that path

we are honored that he has one and that we can be a part of it

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the question this morning is not “does” God have a plan

but are you “invested” in that plan?

Take risks for God (1-6)

Investments are for the future

it takes time and risk

3 kinds of investors

very cautious, overindulging with no return, methodical and calculated weighing the risk and go for it

These first verses are about investment

cast your bread on the waters, and it will come back

Divide out what you have to plan for the future

Through all of Chapter 11

even with us on investing

A Mysterious plan

The plan

Don’t know what all it holds, we see pieces now and again

Are you invested in God’s plan?

hold back to see what happens

throw yourself into places not meant to be

step out of comfort zone and trust in God and his purpose and plan

We do not know the future

Solomon has shown to try is futile

We don’t know God’s plan

Don’t be idle

are you investing in it?

not just money here but time and energy

We may not know his plan, but we do know there are plan!

Be ready

parable of 10 virgins

“The only certainty we can know about the future, is that we certainly do not know the future.”

be ready

We may not know his plan, but we know they include us, they include blessings and opportunities

Enjoy life, remember God (7-10)

Light and Dark

Life and death

Live a long life and enjoy it

just remember Death comes for everyone

do what God has for you

Don’t put of, Don’t wait

missions, ministry, church ministries

Death is futility

after, there is nothing you can do

As long as breath in lungs, God has a plan and a purpose

step out of comfort zone

take a risk, make an investment in the kingdom of God

He told everyone to drop what they were doing and follow him

disciples, rich man

Young men/women

enjoy your life

be active, call upon God

Enjoy your life…but

“Know that God will bring you to judgement for all these things.”

Be energetic, use it to do great things

just remember judgement comes

everything is a choice, and with choices comes consequences

Put away grief, anger, and pain

Don’t let anything stop you

God has an incredible plan for you

a mysterious plan that he reveals a little each day

the more active you are, the more the Devil attacks, the more he will come after you.

Try to stop you from fulfilling even seeing God’s plan for you

God’s mysterious plan

his plan to reach the world with the gospel of Christ

we are shown piece by piece

a life that intersects with yours

a kind action or word

an opportunity to sit and share the gospel

a Sunday school teacher, youth volunteer, a friendly church member

His plan for each person is different

unique to the gifts and talents He gave you

Holy Spirit guides you to it everyday

are you invested into his plan?

Conclusion

think how incredible it is for God to choose you

your talents, gifts, even experiences, all of it can be used for his glory, his mysterious plan

He loves you

desires a relationship with you...