Sapagkat tayo’y nilalang ng Diyos; nilikha sa pamamagitan ni Cristo Jesus upang iukol natin ang ating buhay sa paggawa ng mabuti. Iyan ang layuning pinili ng Diyos para sa atin noong una pa man.

Mga Taga-Efeso 2:10

According to one social media meme, “Hindi na ako mag-aaral, babagsak din naman ako. Advance akong mag-isip!” Another one says, “Hindi na ako magda-diet…alam ko na ang mangyayari — tataba rin naman ako uli. Advance akong mag-isip eh!” Nakakatawa ang ganitong  jokes, pero nakakalungkot kung ang mga linyahan ay gaya ng, “Why pay taxes when corrupt officials just pocket them?” “Why bother to help when people are ungrateful?” Or worse, “Why should I believe in God when I can manage by myself?”

The “advance akong mag-isip” logic is best put to use when we think about what would be good for the future. Forward-thinking is beneficial when we see problems as opportunities to learn, find solutions, and innovate. Forward thinkers are visionaries and creative problem solvers. Instead of getting stuck, they are able to think outside the box. And no one excels in forward-thinking more than God.

The Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 2:10 (EHV), says, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance so that we would walk in them.” We are God’s masterpiece, a showcase of His power and grace. Even before we were even born, God, through His Son Jesus Christ, made a way for us to be rescued from slavery to sin. Not only that, dahil advance mag-isip si God, He has prepared for us one good work after another to benefit ourselves and others. He gives us a sense of purpose and countless promises and reassures us with affirmation. Through Christ, we can do all things (Philippians 4:13) and all our needs are met (Philippians 4:19).

Yes, advance mag-isip si God. Have you asked Him about His good plans for you in the future?