155: Wonderful things planned long ago | Isaiah 25:1

Our God is worthy of praise. He has done wonderful things planned long ago (Isaiah 25:1). Have you ever seen the book, Zoom? I remember it from school growing up. It is made up only of pictures, and each page zooms out just a little. At first, you see a boy and a girl looking outside at a rooster. Then you see their farm. Next, you realize they aren't real, they are just toys. You see the girl playing with the toys. Then, you discover the whole scene is on the cover of a magazine. And on and on it goes. It reminds me how some people say God is so high up that our problems don't matter much to Him. But that isn't true. Our lives do matter. Yes, God is high and can see the entire world. But He is also close, living with us every day. God cares about what you care about. He understands our anxiety and worry. Yet, God is able to see the entire world and all of time in His context. He is perfectly faithful. Maybe it's not in our timing. But, then again, we aren't perfect. God knows all and cares for all. Our One Verse in Isaiah 25 says that God has done wonderful things planned long ago. See, nothing surprises God. Circumstances, mistakes we've made, or wrongs other people have committed against us are not new to God. He isn't surprised or worried. Today, I encourage you to praise God for the wonderful things He is doing in your life! About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/