‘Whatever will be will be’. True? Bible Reading: Luke 8: 5-16
“Whatever will be will be”. This is a phrase that is used by many to suggest that we do not really determine how we end up in life or what shows up in our lives. I’ve never heard any great person make this statement. But I’ve seen the poor, the sickly and the unsuccessful find consolation in it. When some people make efforts to attain a level of success and they get there, they attribute it to their hard work, experience, exposure and creativity. Some remember to say “thank God”. But when the desired success is not achieved, they say “what will be will be”.
Jesus Christ taught us something different. For example, In Luke 8 when he explained the parable of the Sower, He gave some reasons why people don’t get good results. In verse 15, he said “But the seed in the good earth–these are the good-hearts who seize the Word and hold on no matter what, sticking with it until there’s a harvest” (MSG). This sounds like someone who determines what tomorrow will be.
Apostle Paul said “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked. For whatever a man may sow, that he also will reap”. He did not say “it doesn’t really matter what you sow, what will be will be”. People who say ‘whatever will be will be’ have never attempted to jump into the front of a fast moving train. A part of their mind knows that their actions can determine how they end up in life.
Although there were rare instances where God exercised his sovereignty in some circumstances not minding the will and input of man (See Exo. 9:12, Roman 9:10-13, 11:8), His fundamental principle is to show us the right way and permit us to make our choices on which way to go. So, you can choose to live a successful life. You can choose to know tomorrow. You can choose to walk with God. You can choose to know His will.
– tope aladenusi
