Why is God Taking So Long?
CONVERSATIONS:
I have prayers, which I'm still waiting for God to answer. I'm sure you have some too.
Why is waiting, such a challenge for us? It's because man's concept of time, is different from the way God views time.
Man measures time by the ticking of the clock and the passing of days. God, on the other hand, operates in seasons.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says:
"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. "
Think of Abraham, who was promised directly by God that he would have a son. It took years and years, before that promise was fulfilled.
But the Lord, fulfilled His promise, in the right season of Abraham's life. From man's perspective it looked like it was never going to happen, but God kept His Word.
Some pointers to remember:
1. God uses Delays to refine our Character.
God is never late. We just think He is. Those divine delays develop perseverance and faith in our souls. Sometimes, there are sin issues that still need to be addressed, wrong attitudes that need to be changed.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.2Peter 3:9
2. God owns Time. He can reverse it, shorten or lengthen it.
Think of Joseph languishing in prison, in the prime of his life; his life seemingly wasting away. Despite his terrible situation, he kept his faith in God who gave him a dream years ago. Those experiences which seemed like hardships, were actually what trained Joseph to become the amazing leader of his people.
For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end--it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.Habakkuk 2: 3
3. Faith like Abraham, pleases God.
God know what we need even more than we do. If we can learn to trust in Him, despite the unanswered prayers, we are saying God, you are God, not me. Have your way and will in my life.
The more we can give God the glory in our circumstance, the stronger our faith will be.
Let us respond like Abraham, and all these other great examples in the Bible.
"No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God."Romans 4:20
Let's keep our faith strong and let our faith give glory to God.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for Your holy word. Help me remember that You own time and You are never late. Every season of my life belongs to You.
Help me have faith like Abraham and Joseph, Though they didn't understand why they had to face so many delays, still they kept their faith in You. And You rewarded them. Help me to respond in faith in your Word and not in unbelief.
I acknowledge You Jesus, as my Lord and Savior and the Lord of every season in my life.
In your name I pray, Amen.
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