GOD'S TIMING

GOD’S TIMING

The works of our God are never explainable by using human timetables or timepieces.  Clocks are man’s invention; eternity is His.  In the “Sunday School Times,” a rather strange story was told of an Eastern king.  It illustrates our misunderstanding of God’s presence and work in our human lives and circumstances.  

 The king was seated in a garden, and one of his spiritual counselors was speaking of the wonderful works of God.  “Show me a sign,” said the king, “and I will believe.” 

 “Here are four acorns.” said the counselor, “Will your Majesty plant them in the ground, and then stoop down for a moment and look into this clear pool of water?” 

 The king did so.  “Now,” said the counselor, “look up.”  The king looked up and saw four massive oak trees where he had planted the acorns. “Wonderful!” he exclaimed, “this is indeed the work of God!”

 “How long were you looking into the water?” asked the counselor. 

“Only a second,” said the king.

“Eighty years have passed as one second,” said the counselor.  The king looked at his garments; they were threadbare.  He looked at his reflection in the water; he had become an old man.

 “There is no miracle here, then!” the king shouted angrily. 

“Yes,” said the counselor, “it is God’s work, whether He did it in one second or in eighty years.”

 My friends, God’s ways are absolutely transcendent, often far beyond our comprehension or comfort.  So whatever comes or goes, we must learn to WAIT on the Lord. (Psalm 27:14 – Isaiah 40:31)  Both His solution and timing are perfect – whether we presently understand them, or not.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!