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Proverbs 16:33
“…our attitude as we approach the new year…”
Proverbs 16:33, The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
In ancient times, the lot was the instrument used as a means to determine God’s will. It could be some stones, either with writings on them, or with different coloured stones. The people would wear a long garment that covered the whole body. They would gather the edges of their garments, and fold their ends together, to form a hollow compartment. The stones were cast into this hollow compartment, known as the lap, and then they would pick out the stones. That is what the lot is cast into the lap means!
The people did not know what the result would be like; it could turn this or that way. They knew that they were responsible to do all the preparation work, like preparing the stones, folding the garments, and even casting the stones into the lap. But they were in no control of the result.
But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. The word whole means all or everything, and the word disposing means the verdict, result or determination. In other words, the whole process of casting the lot was a spiritual exercise in trusting God to take control of the plan, preparation and result.
Dear children, the year 2025 is about to end, and 2026 is just around the corner. You may have many plans, for example, you plan to be an obedient child, a better student, a good Christian testimony to your friends, read the Bible diligently, worship and serve God more regularly, etc. Those are good plans. However even then, you must bear in mind that man may plan, but it is God who determines. So, you must humble yourself and pray, “Lord, this is my plan, and I want to commit it to You because You are in control of everything including my plan. If it is Your will, You will make it possible for my plan to come to fruition, for Your glory! That should be our attitude as we approach the new year!
A blessed new year to you!
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