Last night we had a beautiful sunset. It only lasted a couple of minutes and then darkness took over. But it really put in perspective how small we are and how grand God is.
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."
Typhoons can bring destruction and devastation. They can also bring clearing. I couldn't see the new growth our trees had made because of the dead leaves and branches that had covered them up. It had made them unsightly and dreaded to clean. I kept saying to myself, "I don't have time for that today." or "I'll get to it later when it's cooler or when I don't have plans." The typhoon we had this week wasn't even close to being destructive but it cleared out all the dead leaves in our yard. It showed the goodness under the filth.
God does the same in our lives. He shows us His power and strength every day. He clears out the dirt and the mess we have created and brings us a canvas with endless options. He knows what we need and what we desire. He doesn't wait for us to get ready but does it when it's time. He has plans. Maybe they're not the same as our plans but He gives us a future that we can never give ourselves. He has already painted that picture.