Today’s
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for
every event under heaven.”
Words
of Devotion
It can be easy for us to become impatient and want
everything now! As we face problems, we can wonder why God isn't answering
our prayers in ways we expected. As we work toward goals, the results sometimes
can seem to take forever.
But our attitudes can change when we understand the
concept of "appointed time."
To help us understand this principle, the Bible gives
us a series of contrasting events and tells us there is "a
time" for each event. Yes, there is a time to give birth and die. And
a time to start, a time to stop, a time to begin and end, a time to move
forward and to stay in place. Expand and cut back. Plant and uproot. Tear down
and build up. Weep and laugh. Mourn and dance. Throw stones and gather stones.
Search and give up as lost. Keep and throw away. Tear apart and sew together.
Be silent and speak.
God gives us these contrasts so we can learn the
importance of timing and understand that events are designed
for specific moments. Farmers, in fact, base their lives on these
patterns. They must understand every season—when to plant, when to weed and
fertilize, when to harvest. Even after bad years, they must keep sowing seeds
and staying faithful.
It's important for all of us to look at life from the
perspective of "seasons." We must be sensitive to God's timing. We
need to realize the significance of being faithful at each stage in our lives,
always trusting God, knowing that He has a plan for each of us and that He
knows the “appointed time" that is right for each person and event.
Today, ask God to give you His perspective on your
life. Learn to trust Him. Seek to be sensitive to His timing. Be ready to
act at the right time, according to His perfect timetable.
Today's
Prayer: Father,
help me to understand the seasons of my life. Help me to be faithful in each
season. I trust You to bless and guide me. In Jesus’ name Amen
As I prepared today’s devotion, God was
using it to speak to me and my current situation. I have been waiting (in
contest 24/7 pain) for His healing. Unique Times, however I remain faithful and
trust Him for whatever the outcome may be.
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