05/23/2026
From The Pastor’s Desk;
The Bible strongly encourages wise, diligent, and prayerful planning.
However, it equally warns against prideful self-sufficiency.
Scriptures teach that while humans should make strategic goals,
we must always submit those plans to God’s
overarching will.
1.Planning is Wise and Diligent
Preparation:
The Bible commends preparing for the future and
acting with foresight.
For example, Proverbs 6:6-8 highlights the ant,
which gathers food in the summer to prepare for the winter.
Counting the Cost: In Luke 14:28,
Jesus uses a practical analogy of building a tower,
noting that a wise person sits down first
to "estimate the cost"
to ensure they can finish it.
Hard Work:
The Proverbs 21:5 passage teaches that:
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty".
2. Seek Counsel
Collaboration:
You are encouraged to seek the advice of others.
Proverbs 15:22 advises:
"Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed".
3. Submit to God’s Sovereignty
Divine Direction:
While we make the effort to plan,
the ultimate outcome is in God's hands.
Proverbs 16:9 summarizes this perfectly:
"In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps".
Commitment:
Proverbs 16:3 encourages believers to
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans
will be established".
Humility over Pridefulness:
James 4:13-15 warns against
making strict, prideful plans without acknowledging God.
It instructs believers to instead say,
"If it is the Lord's will,
we will live and do this or that."
Amen and God Bless you all.
Pastor T.B. White Jr.