Give God Time
Today was Church, but due to
the Storm and the flooding roads, my husband suggested that I stay home. From my friend Donald, I requested the sermon
title, and the scriptures. From his notes I am presenting a message that I pray will
speak to your heart.
As humans, we often do not
like to wait. “I want it now,” is often
our cry and also the demand from others.
God’s timing is not like ours.
His plans often interfere with our way of doing things.
Looking into the book of Exodus
we find the story of Moses, born at a time when the King had proclaimed that
all the boy babies be killed. God
protected Moses and eventually after 40 years, Moses became the one to bring
the Children of Israel out of Egypt
God’s presence guided them on their journey in
the form of a cloud by day and a fiery cloud by night. Because of the people’s rebellion, murmuring
and disobedience, another 40 years of wandering became their lot before they
could enter the Promised Land. God took
His time, and “If only” – was a sad regret for the people.
God has ordained the seasons
and times: Ecclesiastes
3:1 To every thing
there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time
to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
God has chosen us to be
fruitful and to fulfill His plans on earth.
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good
works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Allow God time to do the work
in your heart as you bring yourself into His presence and into His glory. God has a plan for your life and He desires
that you walk with Him as He shows you His direction.
There is no need to rush and
hurry because it takes time to become like Jesus.
John 15:1-2 I am the true
vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every
branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears
fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit
Although we are born again
when we come to Christ, there are things in our lives that God will reveal to
us that need to be disposed of; such as attitudes and habits that may need to
change or be let go. Our thoughts and
desires often need to change. Allow your
mind to become renewed as you read and study God’s Word.
Slow down and don’t freak
out, because God has got this. Be
practical and understand that God loves you and desires you to be all you can
be for Him.
Wait on God; Attend church
regularly and your meetings as they will bring you closer to Jesus. It is in the body of Christ where we can find
accountability. It brings us strength to
be a part of a fellowship.
It is a good thing to be
accountable to another person, whether it is a friend, your Bible Teacher, or a
sponsor in a program.
All in all - - Be patient and
give God time - - to perfect you into His image.
2 comments:
Just about a week ago I was reading Exodus and much of the info of it. It was quite a challenge for many years. Personally, I think the challenges are involved in our nation and in the world. Can pray and worship and glorify the Lord and that's consistently ... day and night ... is all I can do re: what He has indicated to me re: this situation. He is all that counts. Back then in Egypt and now in the world. Thank you!!
A wonderful and needed reminder. Wait on God. How often have we ran out ahead of His will, protection, and provision, to find our world falling around our ears. Such a tough lesson to learn, but perseverance is an under appreciated gift. And gratification to and from our Father is the pay off. Thanks, Hazel. Good one.
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