Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and …
Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’
Luke 14:28-30 (NIV)
Planning is a prophetic act—it indicates your confidence in the realization of a goal. And it goes hand in hand with God’s wisdom for completion.
In our text, we see the place of planning in building. Like every building project, good intentions are not enough. There must be a solid plan to back up the desire—the cost to finish and the strategy to navigate the execution.
This text also teaches us that planning prevents mockery… lest it be said that you were not able to complete what you started.
Whether you’re building physical structures, a career, or really anything, this text is instructive. Wishing to be a doctor is a noble intention—but more importantly, there is a need to go to medical school, count the cost, and weigh your capacity to endure the rigour of the training. Have a plan!
Remember, the world tends to only celebrate successful completion—not just intention. While it’s okay to dream big, it’s time to get going on realizing that dream.
And for that, you need God’s wisdom!
Planning is a prophetic act—it indicates your confidence in the realization of a goal.
According to Ecclesiastes 10:15 (NKJV):
“The labor of fools wearies them, for they do not even know how to go to the city!”
We can infer from this verse that a fool is not necessarily a lazy person—but someone who doesn’t know how. They labor, they’re working—probably working hard—but it’s still not enough. It is in the know-how that wisdom is displayed, and success is guaranteed.
Moses in Exodus 18:13–19 had good intentions when he served as judge over the people day and night—until Jethro gave him a plan so he wouldn’t wear himself out.
If Moses had been working in a factory today, he would’ve been the supervisor, manager, quality control officer, double-shift worker, gateman, and salesman all rolled into one. In like manner, in your own workplace, you may be experiencing exhaustion and burnout simply because there’s no plan—no structure for effective delegation, time management, or workload prioritization.
Just like Moses, you too might be overworking due to a lack of God’s wisdom and planning. It’s time to plan.
The bills might be high, and it might seem like you have no choice but to overwork—but maybe it’s time to sit down, seek God’s wisdom, and write out a plan to finally pursue that dream you’ve been carrying for so long. This applies to other areas of your life as well—health, family, and more.
Today, as you make plans, may the Lord give you wisdom, insight, and revelation to help you reach your city—to move from where you are to where you ought to be. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Song of Worship
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And lean not on your own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge Him
And He shall direct
And He shall direct your path
Song Trust In The Lord by Don Moen
Prayer – Lord illuminate my mind and teach me your ways. Today I receive directions on how and what to do. Amen.
Bible in 1 year: 2 Chronicles 25-27; John 16
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