The Master Plan

The outcome of any given project fully depends on its planning or the lack of it. Without the well drafted blueprints of engineers and architects, the construction of bridges, roads and buildings would be in chaos. To simply put it, one must have a plan or at least the understanding to follow one.

When we fail to plan, we are actually planning to fail. What about failing after thorough planning? Well, we can always go back to the drawing board and make the necessary changes to iron out the flaws. With some luck, the revision may yield our high expectations, the second time around. But then again there are still no guarantees. In a heartbeat, unforeseen elements could derail our plans. That is why in the truest common sense, an alternate plan is a must.

James Bond, the famous secret agent 007 is a classic example. In every mission he carried out, he always had a plan “B” _ a swift escape plan when things go awry. Clever? No. Scripted is the better word to describe it. He is just a character created by an author’s vivid imagination.

In the real world, when major setbacks befall us, we tend to get disheartened and utter the big WHY? We ask bitterly in disapproval. Are we being cursed? Is the world unfair to us? What have we done wrong to deserve such a fate? Listen closely my friend; the answers are blowing in the wind.

If we just pay attention to what is going on around us, we could see the underlying messages and the little hints from above. Everything happens for a reason. Our past, our present lives and the future are all interwoven like connected dots that shape the master plan, designed for each one of us _ tailor-made for our individuality. We cannot stop it nor change it. Nothing can. But we can count our blessings for knowing that we are each assigned a master plan prepared by the hands of the Master Builder who knows what is best for us.

When we are hurting, it is His plan to teach us endurance, forgiveness and allow us to seek our hidden strength. When we succeed, it is His plan to make us excel and maintain humility. When we are in abundance, it is His plan to make us generous to others and give Him praise. It also His absolute intention that when we find the talents that He has provided us, we must pursue them; put them into good use; share them and make our world a better place.

When Jesus said, “I am the truth, the way and the life,” He was being precise with God’s master plan for us. He is the gateway, and as Christians, all we need to do is enter the narrow gate and follow the path.

From here on, let us all stop questioning and give thanks. Like a drifting leaf on the rapids, just sit tight and go with the flow. Have faith, God is behind the wheel. We are merely passengers. The Master of all navigators is steering the way and will never let us down. His master plan has already been laid out. Let us all stick to it. Praise God _ and Amen.