https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/29/seven-minutes-of-terror
The story of Lazarus illustrates an essential point in our relationship with God that although Jesus delayed, He was not late. This is because as His will is perfect, so is His timing.
To us humans living in our human timelines, we measure time by the rotation of the earth (day) and seasons by the orbit of the earth over the sun (year). But God transcends time. He can appear at any point of time, whether in our past or the future, and He can, in fact, be present and see everything all at once, from creation to the end of time.
Thus, in relation to us, He may respond immediately or some time in the future, and although it may appear to be a delay to us, it is nevertheless His perfect timing since He knows what’s best for us. A thousand years on your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night – Psalm 90:4. In 2 Peter 3:8-9, Peter declares that, “With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness. He is patient with you not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” The context is the second coming of Christ, but the principle remains that God’s timing is unlike ours.
What’s our takeaway this morning? If we are praying for something or for a certain condition or situation to change, remember that God’s timing is perfect. He will not be early, and neither will He be late. We are to cling on to His promises and Word. Also, remember that as per Romans 12:2, we will be able to test and approve (prove) His good, pleasing, and perfect will – but only if we do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Thus, when we pray for something, the change from deep within us, the transformation of our self is more important to God than His intervention in our situation. Sometimes, our transformation itself may bring about the change to our situation. Perhaps in some situations, God’s timing is dependent on the change within us? Have we responded to His calling for our lives? May His will be done herevon earth as it is in heaven!
Ronnie's Thoughts 