Time and Purpose

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Let us learn to appreciate God’s divine sense of timing, so that we keep our peace by trusting and waiting on Him who knows the times and seasons. Waiting on the Lord is not a despondent, detached, or careless attitude that says, “Whatever will be, will be.” Remember, He sees purpose in things we might disdain and overlook, so we must ask Him daily for patience, perspective, and wisdom. May we always be expectant and faithful as we move forward knowing the Lord will do the right thing at the right time.

We are often tempted to be upset and uneasy about the state of things and how long certain injustices and inequities may persist. It is far too common to see Christians fighting and struggling to change things for the better, rather than trusting and waiting on the Lord. There is the dangerous temptation to get ahead of God and take heroic action to bring about the change we deem necessary. But it is best to remember that Jesus is on the throne in heaven, and He has the world and everything in it in His hand. He is sovereign, holy, and righteous; and we will all give account for our words and actions, rather or not they were wrought in righteousness or wickedness. We do well to remember Peter's words, "But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." (2 Peter 3:8) God knows the times and seasons, and He is in control. Trust Him and wait on Him!

Let's Pray - Father, teach me to redeem the time I've been given, and to understand the times and seasons of my life. Let me be found waiting on You and trusting You through it all. In Jesus, Amen.