Journal writing about Jeremiah 29:11 is nothing new for me. I searched and discovered I’ve written about those God-breathed words about seventeen times (Click here). I appreciate how God reveals something different to me when I read the same verse I’ve read over and over again, just at a different season of my life.
Today is no different. I was reassured that my God will do what He says He will do. Do you sometimes need to be reminded of that fact?
We know God will do what He says He will do be in Numbers 23:19 we read, “God is not a man, so He does not lie.”
1 Thessalonians 5:24confirms for us again that God will do what He says He will do. “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” (Click on the verse to find out what He will do. Good stuff.)
So, let’s take a look at what He says He will do from Jeremiah 29:

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. ¹² In those days when you pray, I will listen. ¹³ If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. ¹⁴ I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.” Jeremiah 29:11-14

If you were keeping track of how many times He said “I will”, that was God…5 vs. man…1 (Okay, we’ll imply three for man, I’ll explain more.)
Let’s take a quick look at what we will do:

• Pray
• Look
• Find

Jeremiah 29 is a letter that God sent to all the people He sent in to captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon. (Remember, God also says that when we do wrong, we will have consequences. His people had suffered their consequences and are now coming out of captivity.) He so desires the best for us, His people.
Do you want to best for your life? Then pray to God. Sincerely pray. When you do this He will listen. Don’t just pray, but look for God. Don’t just glance around and wonder when He will show, but look with passion. Be enthusiastic about your search. Seek Him with all your heart. God loves a good ole game of “Hide-and-Seek” but for Him, He’s not really hiding, He’s standing in the wide open space waiting on you to run to Him and find Him. We are often the ones who try to hide from Him, but He sees all.
Now, what will God do:

• Listen
• Be found
• End your troubles and restore you
• Gather you back to Him
• Bring you home

Reread these verses and find comfort in knowing that God is in control. We just need to let go and let God do His thing. He will do great things!

• I ¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. ¹² In those days when you pray, I will listen. ¹³ If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. ¹⁴ I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.” Jeremiah 29:11-14

He is not a difficult and unloving God. He is a Savior! He is your Savior. He is The Ultimate Parent. He is a good listener. He wants to give your glory. He wants to spend time with you. He wants to keep you near to Him. He can be your very Best Friend is you will let Him.
I pray many blessings and much JOY for you! Have a wonderful day. – Stephanie