I know the Plans...

Series: Coffee Cup Christianity

I know the Plans...

August 27, 2023 | David McQueen

Passage: Jeremiah 29:1-13

Week four of the Coffee Cup Christianity series, David McQueen provides context around Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

This common verse is often quoted for its promise of prosperity and hope, which many equate to monetary prosperity. However, when you understand the full context in Jeremiah and about the original audience – the Jewish exiles in Babylon, you will gain a deeper perspective on prosperity. True prosperity comes from seeking and knowing God, rather than merely seeking material wealth or comfort. Genuine prosperity involves an ongoing pursuit of knowing God deeply. Be encouraged to seek God with your whole heart, where you’ll find joy and fulfillment that comes from knowing Him intimately. He is worth pursuing!

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Coffee Cup Christianity

"I know the Plans..."

Text: Jeremiah 29:1-13 (p. 656)

One of the struggles of American Christianity can be grabbing hold of the  good news of pursuing a "god" who gives us joy without pain, blessings without trial, prosperity without any bumps in the road. 

It's  because we can easily become disillusioned when reality hits, thinking God's a liar when it doesn't happen. 

 is  more and more of God. 

Our common experience in  affirms there are facets of human existence that are known more through experience than information.

This is even more true with  and knowing God. 

" the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment." Matthew 22:37-38

And we know, from our human relationships, that  is known more from experience than information. 

Humans were designed that our  comes from finding and knowing God more and more. 

And God has amazingly set it up that I can  in so many different ways. 

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with  Jeremiah 29:13

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