Exodus 3:7-10. The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. 9 And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. 10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
Moses spent 40 years in the land of Midian after the dreaded day he killed an Egyptian, trying to take matters into his own hands (Exodus 2:11-25). Though he had been raised as a prince of Egypt, he had no understanding of God’s plan for his life. But everything changed when he encountered the Lord at Mount Horeb. There, God revealed His heart for His people and His plan of salvation through the blood of the Lamb (Exodus 3:18). When God’s plan became Moses’ plan, he stopped wandering aimlessly and began walking in God’s purpose.
True success is not defined by human accomplishments, wealth, or recognition but by seeing God’s plans fulfilled in our lives. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have dreams, plans, or goals—but all our desires must align with His. Life is far too short to pursue anything less than what God desires most. But how do we discover God’s plan?
First, God’s will is revealed in His Word—the Scriptures. This is why we must continually devote ourselves to His Word (1 Peter 2:2). God’s greatest desire revealed in Scripture is that we realize, enjoy, and remain in the salvation we have received in Christ. His Word is not only our foundation but also our strength against the enemy’s attacks. Jesus modeled this truth perfectly during His temptation in the wilderness.
When Satan attacked Him after forty days of fasting, Jesus did not argue, compromise, or rely on His own reasoning. Instead, He responded with the power of God’s Word, declaring,
“It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4)
Satan cannot overpower you when God’s Word is hidden in your heart. The Word of God is the greatest weapon in spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:17). It also leads us on the path of righteousness:
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night” (Psalm 1:1-2)
When you follow God’s Word, you will no longer wander aimlessly. Instead, you will flourish like “a tree planted by streams of water” (Psalm 1:3), bearing fruit in every season.
Second, God’s plans are revealed when we pray. The highest priority of David, “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22):
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3).
Even Jesus’ daily focus was not on ministry but on prayer: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed” (Mark 1:35).
Prayer is not merely a religious duty—it is enjoying God’s presence and aligning our hearts with His. Prayer is the time of greatest strength, happiness, and rest. Learn the secret of having “downtime” with God, moments of quiet intimacy where His Spirit speaks and leads you. David treasured this time, Daniel prayed three times a day even when facing death (Daniel 6:10), and the believers in the Early Church continually devoted themselves to prayer.
Peter and John encountered the crippled beggar during their time of prayer (Acts 3:1-10). Philip met the Ethiopian official while praying in Samaria (Acts 8:26-40). Ananias was entrusted with restoring Paul’s sight while enjoying time with God (Acts 9:10-16). In each case, God revealed His plans and opened divine opportunities during prayer. When the early church prayed together, God’s power was unleashed:
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place… They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them” (Acts 2:1-4).
The promised work of the Holy Spirit began when they joined together constantly in prayer (Acts 1:14). This is why we must lay aside pride, selfishness, and distractions that keep us from gathering as a church to seek God’s will together.
Failure in prayer leads to failure in life: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). But when we pray instead of worrying, God promises His peace:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Prayer is the source of every answer, every strength, and every victory. It is where God aligns our hearts with His plans. Make your “downtime” with your Father the most joyful part of your day. Make prayer your life itself, not just your last resort.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for revealing Your plans in Your Word and for the privilege of seeking You in prayer. Open my eyes to see Your direction in every situation and teach me to delight in Your presence. Mold my heart to follow Your ways, and let my life align with Your perfect plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.