The Day Of The Lord

Knowledge of God's Plan Gives Comfort

Meanwhile, when the consecrated children of God today see what is happening in the world, we find comfort in the knowledge of God’s character, promises and Plan. We can “look up” and rejoice because we know our deliverance is near—which then means deliverance for the world (Luke 21:28). We also look away from earthly cares and personal weaknesses and claim the merit of Jesus ransom price to cover our imperfections. With knowledge of God’s promises, we claim them while seeking to develop Christian character and strive for the prize of divine nature. As Peter expressed it:

"Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus Christ our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who hath called us to glory and virtue; whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:2-4).

In seeking the knowledge of God and His Plan, our sincerity is tested. Will we find time to search the Scriptures to prove for ourselves the wonderful Plan of God? Are we willing to give up our own theories and ideas and study the Bible without prejudice? In our pursuit of Truth, are we committed to give all to our Heavenly Father? Are we willing, if necessary, to sacrifice friendships and other ties? (Luke 18:28-30) During the present “Harvest” period of the Gospel Age, we have come to the “hour of temptation” — of testing (Matthew 13:39; Revelation 3:10). How will we respond?

Our love for God's Plan should give us determination and energy to share this precious Truth with those of faith who may receive it. We do not expect the world to appreciate it (1 John 3:1). They will think us “fools” (1 Corinthians 4:10; 3:18). But, like the noble “Bereans” of Paul's day, let us receive the truth “with all readiness of mind” and then search “the Scriptures daily,” to understand their testimony (Acts 17:11). If we appreciate the value of the Truth, God's loving Plan will then become the all-absorbing theme of our lives.