Timing

Timing – Sixty Nine

     It has been said that two things are very important in life especially in comedy and the will of God and that is timing.  The Lord is never early or late He is always on time.  The problem is that He often conflicts with our timing.  We live in the immediate and microwave generation.  We want everything as instant as possible.  At one time we have dial up internet that seem to take so long.  Those were the days of 56K.  Now of course we can get so much bandwidth it is hard to fathom.  God however is not concerned how fast we get information and how immediate our lives are.  He does worry about smart phones or the latest I pad or tablet.  God is working His good work in us and that takes time.

     1 Pet 3:18 states. “that we are to grow in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.”  This is a life time work.  Each day we change a little and become more like Jesus.  Some days we grow faster than other days.  Sometimes our change is slow and subtle and other times it is fast and dramatic.  The important thing is that we change.  God is looking for us to become like His Son.  Jesus only wanted to do the will of the Father.  Is that your goal and aim?

     Isaiah 40:31 states that they that wait upon the Lord shall be renew in their strength.  Waiting is often providential discipline for those to whom God has given a great work.  If you find yourself in a time of waiting time then know that God has a great work for you to do in your world.  Paul waited in Tarsus for 14 years.  Joseph waited in Egypt for 13 years.  Abraham waited for 25 years for Isaac.  It takes time to get to where we need to be in God so wait and see that the Lord is good.  God may not work in your timing but He is working so trust Him and be patient.