God's Perfect Timing

The following Psalm is one that in many ways expresses the emotions we were dealing with when we called out to God in our powerlessness over our dependency and the unmanageable lifestyle we were living. 

God, save me.  My troubles are like a flood. I’m up to my neck in them. I’m sinking in deep mud. I have no firm place to stand. I am out in deep water. The waves roll over me. I’m worn out from calling for help. My throat is very dry. My eyes grow tired looking for my God. Those who hate me without any reason are more than the hairs on my head. Many people who don’t have any reason to be my enemies are trying to destroy me…God, you know how foolish I’ve been. My guilt is not hidden from you. (Psalm 69: 1-5 NIRV)

Like the writer of this Psalm, we have admitted we were foolish, and the guilt we felt was not hidden from God.  We then made a decision to turn our will and life over to the care of God.  When we called out to God in our confused state, He heard us and helped us get the urgent help we needed.  As we journey with God we may sometimes feel neglected if God does not act immediately in circumstances that seem overwhelming to us. We quickly blame Him for not hearing us or for being slow to do something.  However, God’s timing is always perfect.

Jesus came to earth to suffer for our offences and to pay the debt we owed with His life.  Before Jesus came to earth His life and death were foretold in the Scriptures and each prophesy came to pass at the appointed time.  God knows the beginning and the end of the plan He has for our lives. When we walk in His ways, His timing will prove to be perfect for everything that helps achieve His plan and purpose for our lives. Our part is to trust and obey Him rather than lean on our own understanding.

In the same way, Christ was offered up once. He took away the sins of many people. He will also come a second time. At that time he will not suffer for sin. Instead, he will come to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.  (Hebrews 9:28 NIRV)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, When I am impatient for You to act on my behalf, help me to remember that You continue to work according to Your perfect will for my life.  Amen

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