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One of
the toughest challenges to leading a connected
life is timing. Often we expect something to
happen more quickly than it actually does.
Perhaps the lack of action on our time frame
leads us to conclude God is not present or is
not listening to us. This indicates a source of
disconnection because our desires should never
be separate from the intentions of God. This is
true in any timeframe. We must remember that
even when our intentions are perfectly aligned,
God’s timeframe is usually different than what
we expect. Part of aligning with Him is giving
Him control over everything, particularly
timing. Ms. Cowman had this to say about the
sense of urgency we may feel about things, yet
we must exhibit patience: Face to face with
threatening foes, in the midst of alarms,
encircled by perils, beneath the impending rock.
May we not go? Is it not time to strike our
tents? Have we not suffered to the point of
utter collapse? May we not exchange the glare
and heat for green pastures and still waters?
There is no answer. The cloud tarries, and we
must remain, though sure of manna, rock-water,
shelter, and defense. God never keeps us at post
without assuring us of His presence, and sending
us daily supplies. Wait, young man, do not be in
a hurry to make a change! Minister, remain at
your post! Until the cloud clearly moves, you
must tarry. Wait, then, thy Lord’s good
pleasure! He will be in plenty of time! |