“For there
is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is
heavy upon him.” (v.6)
Oh how
often we need to be reminded that some things take time—God’s time. For
instance, when the Israelites first left Egypt, God sent them on the long route
to the Promised Land (Ex. 13:17-18). During that time He prepared them, taught
them, and challenged them.
In our
microwave world, we want everything done instantaneously. But sometimes that’s
not God’s plan. He needs to prepare us, teach us, and challenge for every
delight. God’s timetable may often move slowly, but it always moves surely.
God has
created a plan for each one of us, but the way we go about trusting His plan
can dictate our overall happiness. When we pray we open up the communication
line between God and ourselves. It allows us to go to Him before seeking help
anywhere else, and it shows our submission to Him and His plan for us. The plan
He has for us always exceeds our wildest expectations because it aligns with
what we are meant to be doing, not what we expect to be doing.
The Truth: “ For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will
listen to you.” (Jeremiah 29:11-12)
