Ep. 172: Don’t Ever Assume You Know the Plan of God

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES:</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 172, “Don’t Ever Assume You Know the Plan of God,” Kim discusses the challenge we all experience to feel so comfortable with our relationship with God that we forget to seek His wisdom. The prophet Nathan was a godly prophet, but he just assumed what David was planning would be blessed by God. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3">The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 7:1-17 with 1-3 as the focal verses.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3">1 When King David was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all the surrounding enemies, 2 the king summoned Nathan the prophet. “Look,” David said, “I am living in a beautiful cedar palace, but the Ark of God is out there in a tent!” 3 Nathan replied to the king, “Go ahead and do whatever you have in mind, for the Lord is with you.”</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3">ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">21 You can make many plans,</p> <p class="p3">    but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. (Proverbs 19:21)</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;</p> <p class="p3">    do not depend on your own understanding.</p> <p class="p3">6 Seek his will in all you do,</p> <p class="p3">    and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6)</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">9 We can make our plans,</p> <p class="p3">    but the Lord determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3">1 Unless the Lord builds a house,</p> <p class="p3">    the work of the builders is wasted.</p> <p class="p3">Unless the Lord protects a city,</p> <p class="p3">    guarding it with sentries will do no good.</p> <p class="p3">2 It is useless for you to work so hard</p> <p class="p3">    from early morning until late at night,</p> <p class="p3">anxiously working for food to eat;</p> <p class="p3">    for God gives rest to his loved ones. (Psalm 127:1-2)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3