Jesus came through for us yesterday—twice! Not dramatically or grandly, nonetheless, just as humbling to me because the bottom line was that God did something that to me was in a rather thoughtful way. And what’s equally important, I saw it clearly before my eyes. I was aware of what took place. And I love it when I recognize His divine interventions because God deserves appreciation for the good He does for us.
His timing, as it has always been and forever will be, is precise to the moment's demands. I say this because I hoped for this about a year ago, and it had a different outcome at the time. Yes, the feeling of near abandonment was real. To deal with a denial of what was hoped, at times, can be difficult to handle. And when this is the reality we face, it can be easier to feel helpless because it's not always easy to take.
This defeating thought floated in my mind for a while. By God's grace, however, it didn't drag me. I got over it, and that’s not to brag about it, but to speak of God’s compassion and wanting me to focus on the graces and other blessings around me.
So, what I'm saying here is that it is so true that God's "No" can be just a delay. When the moment is right, He comes around to change that to a "Now." Not in any way to imply that He turned His back on us, but rather an assertion that He knows all and knows best. In the Scriptures, it states, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
This isn’t a newsflash. We have a good grasp of this truth. However, the enemy makes us focus on our feelings, and not what’s on the big picture that lies ahead because we can only see what's in front of us. The enemy tricks us into thinking that waiting is all we can do. And we know how the wait makes us impatient.
So yes, I'm thankful it was a "No" last year because it's more meaningful getting His "Yes" this year when it counts so much more! Now, that’s the beauty behind God’s timing! Seriously, I have to constantly remind myself of this. This is the only way I could enjoy the time God has blessed me to have.
And yes, God is so kind. His understanding is so deep and vast—way deeper than the deepest ocean, and vaster than all the oceans combined. It doesn't dismay Him when our attitude to Him turns sour, bitter, or bland as the times when His timetable requires the "Not yet" and the "No" because we took it the wrong way. He gets it—our understanding and foresight are either narrow or short, if not crooked, or all of the above.
Sometimes it takes a lifetime to get how God does things. Sometimes, it wanes and waxes. And sometimes it never comes at all, so I guess we can consider ourselves not just lucky, but favored when we reach that point and can say, "Now I get it..."
I know that I should consistently remind myself of this that God's love is pure. He is perfect, and so are His ways. In like manner I should remind myself of the countless times He had done something for me, not because I am good, but that He loves me.
So, on this day, America celebrates the 246th independence day. I say, "In God we trust." 🙏🏼
Now is your turn to share your stories ingrained with a heavenly touch. Shoot me a message, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Many blessings!
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