Give Him Time

We live in a society that expects immediate results rather than having to wait for something.  When a computer is outdated it is quickly discarded and replaced with a faster, more efficient model.  For the most part, today’s society is full of rude and disrespectful people, especially at a stoplight, or when standing in line.  They expect others to bow or submit to their impatience.  Moreover, when longsuffering and tolerance take flight, that which remains is an attitude of insolence.  Impertinence and impudence quickly follow.

Self centered individuals are usually greed-stricken; not caring about anyone else’s well-being; just their own.  All they see and think about is themselves and how to satisfy their needs and wants, or acquire another dollar by whatever means is at their disposal.  This is a sad commentary, but true none the less.  It is a sad environment in which to raise children…a “Do as I say not as I do” mentality. 

This kind of approach to life is integrating into neighborhood churches, because of economical struggles.  Churches have become community stopovers or “swing-by stations” for people that need a quick fix (handout) for their troubled and sorted challenges of life.  The heartrending part facing churches that give out of love is seeing the attitude of a number of these people that expect compensation for their state of affairs—wanting it now. 

As a person learns to refrain from the old nature of restlessness, patience is acquired, and good work ethics is learned, especially at times when God allows people to walk by faith.  This teaches, to a greater degree, how to trust Him as His attributes of calmness and longsuffering take hold of one’s life.  There is a lesson to be learned on how to depend upon God’s truth to help stay the course and continue the walk of righteousness.

There are times when we feel that we’re in a vacuum and the heavens have turned to brass.  It is then we need to believe in someone bigger than ourselves to see us through.  We must learn to trust God.  Though people fail us, we must keep trusting.  When circumstances don’t go the way we think they should, we must keep walking—continuing to place one foot in front of the other.  If there is a question as to where the next step may land, stand fast and wait for the voice of God.  Don’t give up!  Give Him time to work out the matter.

When an answer to prayer is belated, keep praying—believing God for the answer.  Give Him time to work on your behalf.  Don’t fall into the trap of the three D’s...Disappointment, Discouragement, and Doubt.

God hears every prayer.  We need to learn how to put off the old nature of impatience and elect to become more long suffering by praying, “Not my will Lord, but yours be done.”  The hand of God will move when we give Him a chance to work.  Give Him time.

Written by,

Papa Boyd