God's Timing

Genesis 21:2 (NIV) – “Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.”
     We have all said it… some phrase that let others know we plan to do something but not immediately. We tell them – “In a minute”, “hold on”, “ I’ll get back with you” and although no specific time is given it is generally known that at some point the issue or response will be completed.
     When we enter an establishment expecting service we are often satisfied by a simple head nod or gesture from the salesperson, maitre’ d, or clerk that our presence has been noted and soon our needs will be met.
     Why then do we get anxious with God about his timing of events, blessings or prayer answers? Why do we seem to trust that men will do right by us when we make requests known and we will usually patiently wait our turn; but when it comes to God we want to put him on the ‘clock’. We pray and then expect as soon as we open our eyes or get up off of our knees or finish the final ‘AMEN’ we expect – waa-laa – for the answer to appear immediately. Yes, God is capable and powerful enough to make anything happen in the blink of an eye, but he is also loving enough and wise enough to know that most of our requests should be tempered with time. Not our ‘chronos’ time; but his ‘Kairos’ time.
     My mantra is very simple – “Relax, everything is in Divine Order”. Not only does this mean that the events are unfolding as God has ordained; but also it encompasses the fact that the timing is also under his wise control. When we get anxious and cannot always see the steps of God’s divine order progressing; we must trust God’s heart and be patient. His timing is perfect.
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Don't be distracted; focus on your purpose.  Be blessed!  JoAnn