Wait for it

“For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.” (Hab. 2:3 ESV)

It’s predictable

This morning, the barista serving up my coffee asked me if I had started my flower and garden seeds yet. I told her I thought it was still a bit early and would wait a bit longer before I did. Later, I thought about our conversation and realized the seeds I had already purchased a few months ago are waiting for me to determine their timing. As long as they are in their packages, nothing will happen. But they will start growing as soon as I place them in their prepared pots and water them. I can determine how long it will take each seed variety to grow by reading the information on each seed package. Each variety takes a different amount of time, and it’s very predictable. I just need to plan, prepare, plant, water, and wait.

God has timed everything

Seeds are predictable because God has placed His perfect timing in every one of them. You can know 100 percent exactly how long each seed will take to germinate and produce its fruit. The same can be said for everything else God has made. Nothing takes God by surprise; all is planned and done right on time.

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” (Eccles. 3:1 ESV)

 Learn to trust and wait on God’s perfect timing

“For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him.” (Eccles. 8:6 ESV)

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14 ESV)

 Don’t give up

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” (Gal. 6:9 ESV)

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (Isa. 40:31 ESV)

Therefore

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10 ESV)

“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” (Lam. 3:25-26 ESV)