November 7: Insight Post by Julie Christensen

  -   November 7, 2025

God’s Purpose Prevails: Despite the earthly injustice Jesus faced, God’s greater purpose was being fulfilled through His trial and suffering. This reminds us that even when situations seem unjust, God’s overarching plan is at work.

Friday Verse

That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return. 2 Timothy 1:12 (NLT)

Friday Questions

How can I trust in God’s purpose, even when I experience unfair treatment or trials in my life? In what ways can I remind myself that God’s plan is still at work, even amidst the challenges I face?

Friday Insight Post
by Julie Christensen

Today’s reflection asks, “How can I trust in God’s purpose even when I experience unfair treatment or trials in my life?” Plain and simple….if it weren’t for the Word, I wouldn’t! However, I don’t think people reading our Bible Reading Plan are interested in a single sentence answer, so I’ll develop this thought a wee bit more. How do I know I like ice cream? Because I’ve tasted ice cream. How do I know God’s plan is at work? Because I’ve tasted the Word. God’s plans are being fulfilled in our lives every day, regardless of the circumstances we may face. Who else can say they’ve kept their promises for over a thousand years? Who else can honestly say they’ve parted the sea? Tasting His Word instead of tasting my feelings of uncertainty is one way I put my trust in God’s purpose. Instead of serving myself a bowl of what-ifs, or a bowl of why-me, in the middle of a situation that feels challenging and doesn’t make sense, I can choose to serve myself a bowl of His Word. I can then remind myself that His Word is true and His purpose never fails. Delicious, quality ice cream requires layers of development. Trusting in God’s plan also takes development. It’s developed through moments of quiet time, or times of obedience, or surrendering to His will. The more I’m in His Word, the more I see His goodness. The more goodness of His I see, the easier it is to remind myself that God’s plan is at work, even amid the challenges I face. As rich and creamy as a bowl of ice cream is, His Word is even sweeter!

Julie Christensen
Senior Director of Silo Center

New Hope Church
Lorton, Virginia
www.newhope.org