Devotion #5: A Piece of the Puzzle
God’s Big Plan
“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” Romans 11:33
Romans 11:28-35 reminds us that God’s plans are so much bigger and better than anything we can imagine. Paul explains that God’s decisions are beyond our understanding, but we can trust that He knows what He is doing. Even when life feels confusing or hard, we can believe that God is working things out for our good and His glory.
The Puzzle Piece
Puzzles can be fun. I read a story of a girl who got a puzzle for Christmas. It was a really tricky one of a mountain scene with 1,000 pieces. As she worked, she found a small gray piece that did not seem to fit anywhere. It did not match the sky or the trees, so she set it aside, feeling frustrated. Later, as she finished the puzzle, she realized that the gray piece fits perfectly into the mountain’s rocky base. It was not useless; it was an important part of the picture!
Life can feel like that gray puzzle piece. Sometimes, things happen that do not make sense, and we wonder if they have a purpose. Yet, God sees the whole picture of our lives, and every part fits into His perfect plan.
The Future of Israel
Paul also talks about how God’s plans for Israel fit into His bigger plan. Right now, many people in Israel do not believe in Jesus, but Paul says this is not the end of the story. God has not given up on Israel. In the future, He promises to bring them back to faith. This shows us that God is faithful to His promises, even when it seems like nothing is happening.
Just like a puzzle piece can seem useless, Israel’s current unbelief might look like a dead end. However, God’s plan is still unfolding. One day, His promises to Israel will come true, showing His mercy and love for all people.
What This Means for You
Romans chapter 11 teaches us that God’s wisdom is so much greater than ours. Just as the puzzle piece and God’s promises to Israel show, He always has a plan, even when we cannot see it. Think about a time in your life when something did not go the way you hoped but turned out for the better. Thank God for working in ways you do not always understand. Trust Him to guide your future, just like He is guiding the future of Israel. God is like a master puzzle maker, putting every piece of your life and the world into the perfect place.