God is Sovereign and has a plan that we may not see, at first. It's important that we know our times are in God's hand and understand He is at work. The Old and New Testaments provide us with insights that demonstrate this truth:  

1. Esther 4:14 The Jewish people are in the midst of a crisis, and a key player in the drama, Mordecai, Esther's uncle, understands that God may have a plan in all that is happening - "And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?"    

2. John 11:1-44 Fast forward, another crisis occurs; Lazarus, friend of Jesus, is sick and dies. Did God have a plan to deal with this, as well? Was Lazarus created for that moment? What did his sisters, Mary and Martha, learn about God's plan?

Created For This Moment - Bill Hatzberger 2020/03/01

Biblical Lament  Prayer For Hurt & Hardship - Rev. Dennis Reiter - 2020/03/08

The Greatness Of God - Jeffrey Jacobsen 2020/03/015

True and lasting thankfulness ushers forth from a heart that understands who God is, who man is, and how God has graciously acted to reconcile sinners to Himself. We are called to cultivate hearts of thankfulness as we continually submit ourselves to God in total dependence, glory in the gospel, and generously give ourselves for the good of others and for the glory of God.

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