It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Have you ever prayed to God about something but it seemed as if He could not nor did not hear you? Each day you present the same prayer to God expecting the same result … a quick response from Him. You have upheld the commandments of Jesus. You have lived a life with hopes of pleasing the Lord. You have displayed love to everyone, everywhere. The longer you wait, the more you begin to wonder, “What’s taking God so long?” “Why hasn’t He responded by now?” “He normally does not take this long to respond!” Your faith and certainty has now become doubt and anxiety. Many times in our lives we enter into the presence of God with our list of requests and we present each one. Not only do we want each request honored, we want them honored immediately. Have you been there? Are you there now?
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. It is amazing how we want God to stop what He is doing and answer each of our questions, but when our children approach us in this same manner we feel violated. Hmmmmmm!! You cannot believe your child would expect you to hang up your phone call just because (s)he wants an immediate answer from you. Doesn’t this sound just like you and me? We want an answer … NOW! Not tomorrow, not next week, and definitely not next year. Have you ever wondered if you were really ready for the blessing you wanted from the Lord? Are you prepared to handle it properly? My friend, It’s In God’s Timing … Not Yours! The Bible declares in Ecclesiastes 3:1 – To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: The very thing you are waiting for God to give you is in His timing. No matter how much you fuss and whine, He will not release that blessing until He knows you are ready to handle it. You must understand, the end result of every thing God gives us is that He will be glorified.
My brother, my sister, what are you asking God for this morning? Will your request bring glory unto Him? What materialistic possession are you begging God to grant unto you? It’s In God’s Timing … Not Yours! The Bible declares in Isaiah 40:31 – But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Beloved, God loves us too much to allow us to mishandle the presents He gives each of us. What you think you are ready for, God knows if you are or not. God is able to see beyond the natural eyes of man. He is able to see within each of our hearts. Be not dismayed, just because God has not responded according to your time does not mean He has not heard your cry. His delay is not your denial. When God is silent, He is giving you more time to pray and prepare. It’s a process we engage in. No baby is born walking. Just as a parent knows when their child is ready for the next step, so does God. Prayer for Today: Father, help me remain patient when I have not heard from you. Help me prepare for the time when you respond. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: 1 Samuel 16:7
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.