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Limited Foresight and a Faithful God


Photo of a real Christmas tree with white lights and a beautiful hand made angel.
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Limited Foresight and a Faithful God

After watching The Bishop’s Wife this morning, I was struck by the moment when the angel leaves and the minister is meant to forget the visit ever happened. It reminded me of something I once heard in a faith-based reflection—that we are limited in foresight. We do not truly see what lies ahead for ourselves or our families. Only God does. While we plan and hope, our Father alone holds the full picture of what is to come.

That truth feels especially present at Christmas. The birth of Christ came quietly, without human certainty or control. Mary and Joseph could not foresee the full story, yet God’s purpose unfolded perfectly. His power is seen in creation, in His providence, and most clearly in Christ—power not meant to overwhelm us, but to guide us as we live and apply His Word daily. When we trust God’s foresight over our own, we find peace even in uncertainty.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7

Christmas reminds us that God’s plans move forward whether we see the ending. As we release control and rest in His presence, we are invited into the daily experience of His power—steady, faithful, and full of grace.
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