LOVE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST

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

WAITING is perhaps the hardest thing to do. In our hurry up and get ‘r done attitude with our instant-everything, microwave, fast food eating and tivo entertainment we expect that our personal lives should function the same.  In reality, it just doesn’t work that way!

We may thing that the problem is within ourselves.  We feel guilty if our problems carry over into tomorrow or even next week.  We think that we ought to “have it together” all the time.  But, some things just take time!  There are times when we just have to wait on God.  He patiently develops perseverance and trust during these times.  He reveals His nature and plan during those times when life seems to be on-hold.

Peter has it right, in due time God will lift you up.  In His time table not ours.  God knows best.  William Cowper once wrote; “Events of all sorts creep or fly exactly as God pleases.”  Be sure, God who is in control is also just on time.  He is never too late or too early.  He, who created the universe through the spoken word and holds the stars in place by His mighty hand, can surely handle your grief and suffering. 

We may desire instant solution and demand an answer NOW!  This may not be the right time.  Be patient, draw near to God and He will unfold His works in due time.