Timing is Everything

Mark 9:9(KJV) – “ And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.”

Jesus commanded his disciples to keep to themselves the things he had allowed them to witness until an appropriate time.  God resolves many issues for us; opens opportunity doors; shuts distraction windows and places the right people and resources in our paths and in many instances it is best for us to keep quiet until the timing is right.  When the angel informed Mary that she would be the mother of our Savior, she pondered all that she was told in her heart.  When Abram was instructed about his new future role as father of many nations he did not take out an ad in the local newspaper or post it immediately on FaceBook. 

When God provides new insights for us it is important to consider not only the advances that await but also we must be aware that every listening ear does not have a supportive heart.  Everyone who claims to be in your corner may not even be in the same room.  It is often said that we must not share our big ideas with small minds.  Everyone who wants to hear the ‘whole’ story really might only want to hear enough to distort or disclaim what God is bestowing upon you.  Be careful and know that timing is everything. Do not be in a great rush to share all that God promises. In the right timing all things will be revealed. One of my favorite quotes comes from Shakespeare who says-“have more than we show and speak less than we know.”

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Don’t be distracted – stay focused on your purpose! Be blessed!  Dr. JoAnn