Day 13 - Timing is Everything

Day 13
Genesis 27-28, John 11

There is great evidence in relying on God's timing as we read our sections today. Rebekah obviously didn't trust in God's timing and manipulated the situation so Jacob would be blessed before his brother, even though God had already told her that Jacob would rule over him. Because of her plan, hostility builds up between the brothers and family drama breaks out. 

But we read that God still works despite Rebecca and Jacob taking matters into their own hands. The Lord speaks to him in a dream, sharing the covenant and promise that was shared with Abraham and Isaac. Jacob had to own it, though. Just because he happens to be apart of a family that is blessed and was raised in the faith doesn't mean it comes to him automatically. Jacob realizes God's presence and respects His timing, building a memorial with the rock he rested his head on. We see how his confidence changes after his interaction with God. Jacob went from manipulation with his mother to trusting in God's provision and timing, making a vow that if God provides him with everything he needs and protects him, he will give his tenth of what he has been given. 

How can you be sure that you are trusting in His provision and timing, rather than taking matters into your own hands?

In John, we read of Jesus raising Kazaus from the dead. The question that arises is why didn't Jesus come before Lazarus passed away? Jesus points out that God's glory would be revealed. 

Sometimes we have to endure the rough parts of life for God to reveal Himself. Great things happen when God works in impossible situations. Our suffering will be made whole when His glory is revealed through it. How awesome is it to be able to be that light for Christ? He can shine through you in His timing! 

As you look at where you are at in life today, and see the work God has done in it, do you truly trust that His timing is the best? Maybe right now you feel like taking matters into your own hands, or you feel spiritually dead. God has a plan and He has the perfect timing in mind! Pursue Him and wait. Let His glory be revealed through the circumstance He pulls you through.