Scheduled Appointment

Exodus 9:5 (New English Translation) – ‘The Lord set an appointed time, saying, “Tomorrow the Lord will do this in the land."

          Today I am going to have a routine health check. I have a scheduled appointment; a special time set aside to be seen by the health professionals.  Although it may not be itched in stone and guaranteed 100%, I can rest pretty sure that when I arrive at the time they have assigned; I should within a reasonable time range expect to be seen.  In order to be able to take advantage of this appointment there are a few things that I must do prior to arrival.  First of all I have to make sure I have the correct date and time; I must arrange transportation; be sure I know the exact location where the tests need to be conducted; and if needed I must secure parking and office visit fees and possibly abstain from eating or drinking prior to the tests.  All of this must be prepared in advance so that when the hour of my appointment arrives I am in the right place, relaxed and ready to go. 

             There are things that we have contemplated, researched, prayed and petitioned before God and even had the nerve to suggest or tell him when we want it to happen.  It has been said that if you want to make God laugh – tell him your plans. Nevertheless, God loves to hear from us and for us to pour out our hearts and desires to him.  He is a loving Father who enjoys the company and conversation of his children; but in his infinite wisdom he not only cares for us but knows the right timing for everything that concerns us.  We pray all the time for changes to happen in our lives and in our circumstances…it is just a part of our human nature.  God knows what is best and therefore when he does answer prayer, and he often does, the caveat is that he provides the answer wrapped in timing that many of us do not understand.  But his timing is impeccable.  Just as we must prepare for laboratory tests, there is preparation that goes into waiting on God’s answers. 

              God has an appointed time for everything he has for us and he never misses an appointment.  He has everything in place and is prepared to take care of us when we are prepared and arrive in spirit and in truth to worship him.  Re-evaluate the most pressing prayer you have placed on the altar before God… have you done the prep work for it?  Have you planted the proper seed; flushed out the mental debris; made the sacrificial offering – when that is secured - now do what we must all do – go to the waiting room and wait.  God has an appointed time and he is never late.  

           Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day!  Be blessed!  Have a great start to a fabulous week!  Dr. JoAnn