(8) God’s Timing is Everything!

(Note: this post is part of a series on the eternality of God)

Are you unhappy with the pace of certain things? Do you wish things would happen more quickly? Are you tired of waiting for something to happen? Wait. Be still and contemplate the truth that there is a God in heaven who is indeed sovereign, and who has perfect timing, every time. God has perfect timing - we need to wait.

First, we need to wait for the Lord’s deliverance. When we face uncomfortable circumstances in life, our natural reaction is to try to change things as quickly as possible so that we don’t feel bad anymore. We will do whatever we can to remove the physical pain, financial or relationship strain, or whatever we don’t like in life. Often, we can be successful in getting out of a jam by sheer force of will and hard work. Many times we will resort to finding a simple, quick fix that doesn’t really solve the problem. Other times, we will even manipulate, deceive, or commit some other sin so we can get out from under the pain.

But, there is another, better way to respond when we face painful and challenging circumstances. Instead of becoming frantic and desperately running about tying to find the easiest way out, perhaps even falling into sin, we need to passionately seek to know God’s wisdom for the situation, and patiently wait for God’s deliverance. David understood the importance of these principles. Carefully consider his approach to tough times found in Psalm 27 and 37 and jot down your observations.

Psalm 27:11-14

Teach me Your way, O LORD,

And lead me in a level path because of my foes.

Do not deliver me over

to the desire of my adversaries,

For false witnesses have risen against me,

And such as breathe out violence.

I would have despaired unless I had believed

that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.

Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage;

Yes, wait for the LORD.

Psalm 37:4-11

Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him;

Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,

Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.

Cease from anger and forsake wrath;

Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.

For evildoers will be cut off,

But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.

Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more;

And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.

But the humble will inherit the land

And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.

Next: (9) Waiting for the Lord’s Deliverance