A friend sends us emails with great scriptures and something to think about. I don't know if God gives her these or she gets them from a reference, but they are thought-provoking and oftentimes, convicting. But conviction is necessary as a Christ-follower otherwise we would not know we needed to change! This one was too good to NOT pass along. As I have personally struggled with God's timing related to health issues, this one really hit home. Sorry, Lord! Help me to wait patiently as You do your work in me!
TimingBe strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14
Why does the Bible so insist on waiting? There are many instructions on it, many examples of those who tried to rush God - Moses, Abraham, Peter...
God says so much about it because our time is usually faster than His. His agenda for a situation includes deep workings and intricate details. He intends to grind His grain very fine, an excruciating work on our character that won't let any coarseness remain. He heats ore long and hot, removing not just the impurities that can be seen but all that exist. We usually don't care about such thoroughness. We want to get out of difficult situations quickly and achieve success suddenly. For us time is of the essence; for God, time is essential.
What does this mean on a practical level? That the things that seem slow to us are already accomplished to God. When we act on impulse, we are violating His patient plan. When our blood pressure rises, God says, "Be still, settle down, I'm on the throne." Psalm 46:10
Can you hear Him? If you're in a rush, probably not. How often was Jesus rushed, or in a panic? How many people who have put their trust in Him have been let down? Relax. Wait. Be strong, take heart, and trust.
1 comment:
I echo, "Help me to wait patiently as You do your work in me!" Well written article. And I think this is an awareness we can all benefit from having--not just for a season, but as a lifestyle. The is peace and rest in this approach. I think there is much that can be said on this.
Isaiah 30 >> New American Standard Bible
15For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said,
“In repentance and rest you will be saved,
In quietness and trust is your strength.” ...
18 ... the LORD longs to be gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you.
For the LORD is a God of justice;
How blessed are all those who long for Him.
Learning to be still and KNOW He is GOD, Kimberlee
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