“All in due time” has always been one of my dad’s favorite phrases. I remember, as a kid, getting so frustrated when he would say that to me. He always would tell me I was a very impatient person. I hope I have grown to be more patient through the years. Although I know I still can be in a hurry when it comes to certain things. There are times when I still want my way and want it right now. What all of us must remember is that only God knows the correct time and his timing is perfect.
I think God makes us wait sometimes to deepen our relationship with Him so His glory will be seen in its fullest. His desire is that His children will seek Him in prayer. He wants us to cry out to Him. I liked this little prayer by Spurgeon, “We wish for His glory more than we long for our own deliverance. Lord, help us in such a way that we may see that Thou Thyself art working. May we magnify Thee in our inmost souls? Make all around us to see how good and great a God Thou art.” It reminds me that even in those times of waiting and wondering, the Bible tells us God has a plan that is bigger and better than we can imagine. We just have to have faith and trust that God’s timing in our lives is best for us.
Look at Hannah’s (1 Samuel) example. Notice how she prayed and God remembered her prayers. God saw the whole picture, and was preparing Hannah the whole time. Then at exactly the right time He answered her prayer just as he does with us. I think we all need to be reminded often that God will answer our prayers in due time. I know I do.
