Delays lead to expansion

Delays can make room for expansion, and what seemed to come late may actually have needed time to reach maturity. Ourselves as well. Letting things prayerfully play out can be one of the wisest course of action. God is faithful to answer our prayers, but we have to let Him do it His perfect way. Confusing delays with rejection could lead to believing despairing lies about ourselves and about God...

There is a time for every thing under the sun, and forcing things to happen prematurely will cause more problems than standing firm in the promise and accept God's timing and His answer, even if it isn't what we want to hear. He isn't ignoring us. On the contrary. In the end, He works everything for our good and for His glory.

I like what Jesus said to his cousin John as He came to also be baptized at the Jordan: "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Sometimes, we fight the good fight of faith, sometimes we fight the good fight of surrender, seeking God's kingdom before our desired blessing. And a greater blessing comes.

God's ways may be beyond our understanding, but they are not beyond our obedience, our surrender. God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Once we secure the direction of our journey, seeking His kingdom, everything else we require will be added unto it. We have been given everything we need for life and godliness, and the One Who gave us His only begotten Son will certainly not withold anything from us.

When we allow the seasons to come to fullness and let God work more details than we could ever hope to notice, the rewards are greater, richer, both for Him and for ourselves. It is about relationship and growth, not just about "results." God is forming Christ in us as we are sharing His life like He shares ours...

Are we fighting the right fight for the season? Father, help us to align ourselves with Your purposes in our lives. Thank You for speaking to us, for us, and through us today...