Luke 14:28-33

Why is planning so crucial?

Plans are part of life

God works through plans

Planning is Biblical

Our plans need to be in line with God’s plan

Measure Your Plans

Measure of Truth

Measure of Timing

Measure of Trust

If God is your partner, make your plans big!

– D.L. Moody

“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ “Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Will he not first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14:28-33

Jesus calls us to count  the cost

Count the Effort

Count the Energy

Count the Expense

What is the cost of doing nothing?

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Proverbs 21:5

Jesus calls us to consider the choice

6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.

Proverbs 6:6-8

Jesus calls us to comprehend  the commitment

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Proverbs 16:9

Challenge

Admit your failed plans

Accept God’s ultimate plan

Adapt to God’s plan

Adjust your plans