What’s taking you so long?

My cat, Max, knows exactly what time evening snack is given. About a half hour before it is time, he goes and sits by the fridge. He keeps his eye on me. Stares at me longingly. But that is not enough. Every few minutes he comes over and bumps my leg. “It’s time! I think it’s time! Are you forgetting? Don’t forget - my evening treat. My bedtime snack! What’s taking you so long? Yes, you can set your clock by him. In fact, he is my reminder to take my evening pill! He has never failed me!

I remember the teenager who thinks they are ready to take on adult responsibilities. They think they are, but we know they are not. Oh, how they complain, argue, pout, storm around - “You are ruining my whole life!” Much like the Isrealites storming around the desert demanding certain food, provision of water, fear of enemy attacks… completely forgetting the God Who parted the sea.

We often wonder - why isn’t God acting? Why isn’t He taking care of things like He should? Like we think He should… isn’t it obvious what needs to be done and done right now?

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” - Galatians 4:4

“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” - Romans 5:6

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1

“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” - 2 Peter 3:9

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” - 1 Peter 5:6

There is no whim or shoot from the hip with God. Everything is perfectly planned, coordinated, and orchestrated. A time for everything under heaven.

We need to remember this about Him when His response feels slows or feels like it’s not coming at all. You don’t need to pace back and forth in worry that He will somehow forget what’s going on. You don’t need to keep nudging Him to do what you want when you want it. God Almighty, perfect in every way, including timing, has a plan. You can trust in Him. So please rest in this assurance.

“At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” - Isaiah 60:22

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