Would you agree that life is fraught with uncertainties? Shortly after my mom graduated to heaven (November 2, 2018), our family received an unexpected blow when my brother was released from his long-held position at his workplace. It made no sense to us—he’d been a faithful, successful employee. Why would they let him go? It created a great deal of angst for my dad, who worried about his son. For months, every time Dad and I talked, he’d ask, “What is he [meaning my brother] going to do?” Mom would’ve been hurt and upset about the situation, too (she would have said they’d lost their ever-lovin’ minds! *smile*), but I knew what else she would say, and I repeated it to Daddy every time: “I don’t know, but this didn’t take God by surprise. He has a plan.”

Jesus knew His Father had a plan, and He placed Himself trustingly into God’s will. He knew whatever happened on earth wouldn’t change His status in heaven. He knew that the Father could be trusted to work for His good and God’s glory. Jesus fully trusted…and so can we. When life throws you a curveball, lean toward the One who sees all, knows all, and always has your best interest at heart. Give yourself to His hands. He’s trustworthy.