GOD’S TIMING IS PERFECT

One of the greatest destroyers of faith is timing that doesn’t fit our preconceived notions. We live in a fast paced world where we have come to expect instant responses to every desire and need. It is a world where everything is fast and instant. Instant coffee. Instant cash from the ATM. Instant relief from headache or backache. Instant meal. Instant fame. If we had the power, maybe we would have even demanded for instant babies.

But God doesn’t operate that way. He is never in a hurry and He is never slow. Before Lazarus died in John 11, the sisters quickly sent an instant message to Jesus informing him on the state of Lazarus. Jesus loved Lazarus, as such, Mary and Martha expected instant response. However, Jesus did not show up until after another two days, during which Lazarus had died and has been buried.

By the time Jesus got to Lazarus’ place, the sisters were angry and one of them said, “Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” Jesus then performed one of His most dramatic miracles as He called Lazarus out of the tomb. Jesus was not late after all. He arrived at the precious moment necessary to fulfill the purposes of God.

Jesus is never late. His timetable for action is simply different from ours. And I have noticed that it is most times slower but always the best. When the wine ran out in Cana, his mother rushed to him expecting instant miracle, but Jesus responded by saying, “Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.” God’s timing is perfect.  He intervenes at just the right moment for our ultimate good.

Be patient when dealing with God. Always have it at the back of your mind that He is always on time. Never too early and never late. He comes at the time where there would be greater glory. I pray that the patient to keep holding onto Jesus till He shows up be released upon you in Jesus Name. Amen!

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