Does Israel have a plan? Does Iran? Do the presidential candidates have honest plans that are not driven by political gain or party indulgence? Does FEMA have a plan to unearth and rebirth North Carolina? Do investors and financial planners have viable plans in this distressing economy? Do our educators have plans with integrity that will not undermine the rights of parents? Is there a border plan? A tax plan? A spending plan? A defense plan?

Does any mortal have a plan that is purely altruistic and not motivated by personal gain or status? Is any plan infallible? The best man can offer is inadequate and tainted, but God’s plans are firm, perfect, noble. They advance our well-being. They are righteous and good.

The plans of nations, presidents, military councils, engineers, financiers, instructors, or governors can be foiled, thwarted with one word from God. But His plans stand firm and His purposes do not change—they are always for our blessing and His glory—forever.

Man will disappoint with his superciliousness, greed, and deficiencies. God alone will never disappoint. Let’s be sure to put our hope in Him and trust Him only.