Much of the country just had another bout with snow. Driving back from a nearby town, I was struck at the way the hedges in the fence rows were banked with snow. On the other side of the fence, the field is protected from snow and only a small amount comes through.
I thought of how many times I have asked for a hedge to be placed around me or someone else. The request of protection from the feet and feet of snow, or rather the feet and feet of difficulties or hardships that come in to sweep us away.
Job is a great example of someone who kept getting hit on all sides. His losses just kept piling up, much like the snow drifted against that fence. Pretty soon Job was overwhelmed, stuck in the drift. But – the important thing to remember with Job’s story is to read all the way to the end. Job 42:2 “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.”
Had a rough day, a rough week? Wondering if God’s plan could possibly be accomplished? Have hope! Here is a promise, plainly spoken – God’s plans cannot be thwarted. Not may not or possibly might not, but cannot!
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