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Limited Foresight and a Faithful God

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2025 Merry Christmas 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. Th...