Daily Prescriptions

November 3, 2026

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11). The pastor was so excited to discover that Pastor Kenward and his family were vacationing and visiting their church family. Suddenly out of nowhere, the pastor called Dr. Kenward to the platform to preach. To no avail Dr. Kenward tried to graciously decline. There on the platform the pastor shared with Dr. Kenward about the time of waiting and trusting through which many were going as the place where so many in the church family worked was bought out by a large corporation and perhaps would face the closing of their local facility. He was given one hymn to get ready to preach. Jeremiah 29:11 really came to his heart. As he opened his Bible, he discovered that long ago he had written the following outline in the margin at this text. 1. The Words of Sweet Assurance (11a): “For I know” 2. The Thoughts of Strong Association (11b): “The thoughts I think toward you” 3. The Plans of a Settled Anticipation (11c): “Thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you an expected end” which actually means a future and a hope. Pastor Kenward was quick to set it in the context of Jeremiah’s time, but the application was obvious. We are the Lord’s people, and our times are in His hands. We are in His thoughts, and His purpose includes us! Here’s what I am thinking of today: Isn’t it grand to belong to the Lord? Don’t you wish everyone did?