📖 Hope in the Meantime🔹

Scripture:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you a hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

🌾 Background:
Spoken to exiles in Babylon, Jeremiah 29:11 was not a promise of immediate relief but of eventual restoration. God’s words came amid waiting, uncertainty, and longing for home. Much like Naomi and Ruth in Moab, the people were holding onto hope far from what felt like redemption.

🌿 Devotional:
Ruth could not see the outcome when she chose to cling to Naomi, to leave her land and trust the God of Israel. She simply walked forward in faith, choosing loyalty over security, and hope over resignation.

Jeremiah 29:11 is God’s whisper into every waiting heart: “I see beyond what you see. I’m working even in exile, even in emptiness.”

This promise doesn’t always come with a timeline—it arrives like manna, one day at a time. We may find ourselves gleaning remnants of hope from weary soil, yet in God’s design, nothing is wasted. Ruth’s redemption was not just a personal victory; it was part of God’s plan to bring forth a King… and eventually The King.

If you find yourself in a season of “meanwhile”—in between the loss and the promise—Jeremiah 29:11 is not just comfort; it’s an invitation to trust the God who sees the whole story.

🪞 Reflection:

What part of your life feels like a waiting place or an exile right now?
How has God’s faithfulness sustained you through uncertain seasons?
What does it look like to trust His plans even when you cannot see the path?

🙏 Prayer:
Father, in moments when I can’t see the full picture, help me trust that Your plans are good. Just as You wove Ruth’s faithfulness into the story of redemption, use my faith—even if small—for Your glory. Anchor my hope in Your unfailing promises, and give me the courage to walk in obedience while I wait. Amen.

🛠️ Application:
Take time today to reflect on a past season where God was faithful, even when the outcome wasn’t what you expected. Write it down. Remembering His goodness gives strength to trust Him for what’s ahead.

🎁 Takeaway:
God’s plans are not paused in uncertainty—they unfold in it. Even in exile, even in Moab, even in the meantime, He is guiding every step toward hope and redemption