Ep. 172: Don’t Ever Assume You Know the Plan of God

SHOW NOTES:

 

In Podcast Episode 172, “Don’t Ever Assume You Know the Plan of God,” Kim discusses the challenge we all experience to feel so comfortable with our relationship with God that we forget to seek His wisdom. The prophet Nathan was a godly prophet, but he just assumed what David was planning would be blessed by God. 

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 7:1-17 with 1-3 as the focal verses.

 

1 When King David was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all the surrounding enemies, 2 the king summoned Nathan the prophet. “Look,” David said, “I am living in a beautiful cedar palace, but the Ark of God is out there in a tent!” 3 Nathan replied to the king, “Go ahead and do whatever you have in mind, for the Lord is with you.”

 

ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:

 

21 You can make many plans,

    but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. (Proverbs 19:21)

 

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;

    do not depend on your own understanding.

6 Seek his will in all you do,

    and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

 

9 We can make our plans,

    but the Lord determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

 

1 Unless the Lord builds a house,

    the work of the builders is wasted.

Unless the Lord protects a city,

    guarding it with sentries will do no good.

2 It is useless for you to work so hard

    from early morning until late at night,

anxiously working for food to eat;

    for God gives rest to his loved ones. (Psalm 127:1-2)

 

4 Show me the right path, O Lord;

    point out the road for me to follow.

5 Lead me by your truth and teach me,

    for you are the God who saves me.

    All day long I put my hope in you. (Psalm 25:4-5)

 

8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.

    I will advise you and watch over you.

9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule

    that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” (Psalm 32:8-9)

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:

 

Prayerfully evaluate your life. In which area do you need to seek the Lord and His plan?

 

Additional Resources:

 

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RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
• “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)

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This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.

 

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.

 

Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.

 

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