November 5: Job 28-29; Galatians 1-2

Scripture: Galatians (NIV) 2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

Observation: At times when we read the scriptures we forget how much time passes between events. We read them as though they happened back to back. Unless we take time to notice the specifics, we might get the idea that Paul was converted in one chapter and then just a short time later was preaching in Antioch and then moving into his missionary journeys.

Application: The truth is that God often seems to be taking His time. From my perspective, I think He is moving too slowly. From His perspective He is moving in perfect timing; He moves when the greatest good can be accomplished. Although He is not in a hurry, neither does He waste time. When the timing is right, He can move fast, even in nano seconds! I have also found that sometimes when I am waiting on God, He is waiting on me.

Prayer: Lord, I have lived long enough to see the value of your timing worked out more than once in my life. Even though I know your timing is best, I still get impatient. Help me to trust your timing. Amen.

Pastor Leon
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