Waiting On God’s Timing

In Genesis 45, Joseph finally revealed himself to his brothers. He must have seen panic on their faces because he kept telling them not to be upset or blame each other. He said that it was God, and not them, who sent him to Egypt in order to preserve their family. Then he wanted to know about his father. He then sent them back with wagons and supplies to get Jacob and bring him to Egypt. At that moment, Joseph had been second in command for nearly a decade. He could have sent for his father years before this moment, but he didn’t. You know he wanted too, but he waited on God’s timing. He put God’s will above his own, and when the time was right, God brought his family to him.

In 1 Samuel 16, young David was a shepherd boy out in the field while his father had his brothers before the prophet. It wasn’t long before they called him and anointed him to be the next king. A few years later he was on the run from King Saul. In 1 Samuel 24,David was hiding in a cave when Saul,came in alone to use the restroom. David’s men encouraged him to kill Saul and take the throne, but David didn’t. Another opportunity presented itself in 1 Samuel 26. Even though he was told by God he would be king after Saul, he spared his life. It would be 15 years between the time he was anointed and the time he became king. Even though he was told by God it was his destiny, he waited on God’s timing.

Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who wait on 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” (NKJV). I don’t know how long you’ve been waiting for God to position you to fulfill your calling, but keep waiting on God. Ask for wisdom to know when the time is right. God will renew your strength in the waiting. Don’t try to preemptively move before God’s timing. At just the right time, He will do it. Your calling is still valid. You may feel forgotten like Joseph or on the run like David. Keep running and walking towards what God called you to. He will sustain you. His timing is perfect and He who began this work in you will be faithful to complete it in His time.

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