God's Timing

Exodus 23:29-20 - "But I will not drive them out in a single year, because the land would become desolate and the wild animals too numerous for you. ³⁰ Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land."

As I was meditating on this verse, the Lord showed me that sometimes we are in hurry to attain the goals we have set for ourselves. Also, God has given us promises, and we may be in a hurry to see them accomplished.

God had promised the people of Israel the whole land of Canaan, but not in a single year. God knew what they could handle. God knew they could to drive everyone out in a single year, but not able to keep control of it or care for it. God knows how much we can handle and what is best for us. God is always on time. We usually don't see the whole picture.

Abraham had Ishmael with Sarah's servant because he didn't see the whole picture. It wasn't a lack of faith on his part, but a lack of understanding. Often we plow ahead in our own strength and understanding, when it is not God's timing or way.

Many are wanting bigger ministries, higher positions, more money, faster results, and greater success. Yet, you may not be ready for these things. The time may not be right. God may have to a work in you first. There are certain things God is preparing and putting in place. God prophesied hundreds of years before Christ's coming that he would come and save us, but the timing wasn't right. If you look at when Christ came, it was the ideal time. There was not better time in history to establish His church.

So if today, you are getting impatient, maybe even discouraged, don't. God hasn't forgotten His promises, nor has he forgotten you. He is in full control, and knows what is best.