“…making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose,

which he set forth in Christ.” – Ephesians 1:9, ESV

Men have often said, “Who can know the mind of a woman?” That is partly because women act, think, and communicate differently than men. Their motivation is often different. Men work toward a goal, and women work toward an experience. When men get their minds on something, they often will block everything out except that goal. A woman, on the other hand, will pause to focus on other things along the way.

Take the same truth and apply it to the differences between God and humankind. “Who can know the mind of God?” We certainly can't. His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. His motivation is always love. Ours sometimes is love. God, however, works with the best of both genders, made in His image. He is focused on the goal of saving us and can pause to sustain all of creation.

God let us in on how salvation would work; He sent His Son to die for our sins because it is His will “that none should perish but have everlasting life.” This work was on purpose, His purpose, laid out before the foundation of the world. Think on that today. God lets us know His mind.

That should catapult us into thanksgiving. – Pastor Mike.

BTW, I've worked as a lumberjack for the past 3 years, and I've cut down 10,432 trees. How do I know? Every time I cut one down, I keep a log.