Wholly Satisfied

Jeremiah 29:11

God wants to bless His children. If we as earthly parents want to bless our children, how much more then would you think an all-knowing, all-loving Heavenly Father would want to bless us? Now, as we look at our verse today, we must be careful not to fall into a dangerous trap. In our passage, we see that Jeremiah is reassuring His people that God Almighty has a plan for them, and that plan is for their benefit or prosperity. As I said, we must be careful how we read and apply this to our lives today. Those in the “prosperity” movement would have us believe that this is a direct promise that God always wants to give us money, possessions, or influence. This is not the correct view of this passage. The literal meaning of the “good” or “prosperity” that is mentioned in this verse means a completeness of health, welfare, and peace. It’s not monetary gain, but rather being wholly satisfied. 

Prayer: Holy God, I love You and I trust You. I do believe that you want the best for me. While that may not always mean monetary gain, I trust that you have a plan for me. Help me to hear and follow You Lord. Amen. 

Discussion/Reflection Questions: Do you trust God that your life will have a complete sense of health, welfare, and peace? Why or why not?