While we as Christians typically “never know” what the future may hold in store for us, we can rest assured that the LORD will be with us. He will be there every step of the way throughout our journey in this world.
God’s Word constantly reminds believers that He is with them throughout the numerous trials of their lives.
“…My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” Exodus 33:14
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalm 32:8
“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.” Psalm 34:7
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry.” Psalm 34:15
“Fear thou not for I am with thee…” Isaiah 41:10
“…Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world…” Matthew 28:20
Man’s Perspective Versus God’s Perspective
In that man is a finite physical being, he sees the world in terms of past, present, and future. While he may be aware of the past and present, knowledge of the future is largely hidden from man. As one old sage had whimsically stated concerning the human condition, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.”
As much as man might want to see and know the future, he must first wait for it to occur. Only then can he be totally aware of it.
God on the other hand is not bound by the same limitations as man when it comes to the future. For He stands outside of His Creation as its Perfect Master.
Unlike man, God is an infinite, omniscient, spiritual being. He is not bound by the dictates of the past, present, and future in the same way that humans are.
He is capable of viewing the past, present, and future as one event. Concerning God’s perspective, Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 3:15:
“That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been…”
The writer of the Book of Hebrews amplified upon this when he wrote:
“Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things (both past, present, and future) are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.” Hebrews 4:13
God Knows the Totality of Human History
God, as an omniscient spiritual being, is not limited as man is in knowing the events of the physical world. He knew the total history of the Physical Creation from the moment that He created it:
“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I Am God, and there is none like me,
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.” Isaiah 46:9,10
God Has Everything Under Control
While we as humans tend to worry about the possible negative events of our futures, God’s Word constantly admonishes us to “fear not.” We can be confident that He has everything under control (Isaiah 41:10, Haggai 2:5, Luke 12:7).
The prophet Jeremiah wrote concerning God’s care, concern and plan for our lives:
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
The Christian must always remember that God is present when we are going through trials and tough times. He is working all things that occur in our lives together for our eventual good (Romans 8:28).
Trusting God When We “Never Know” What Lies Ahead
While we may “never know” where the roads of our lives will lead us, we can be confident that the LORD will be there every step of the way. He will guide us and teach us to trust Him in all things.
Although we might question some of the trials that come upon us, we can rest assured knowing that God has a purpose in them. When we reach the end of our lives and look back upon all that has transpired, we, like Jesus’ disciples, will proclaim: “…He hath done all things well…” (Mark 7:37).
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