 | The trees in the local plantation are growing steadily, but while already beautiful in their present state, it will be decades before they reach maturity. Those who planted them had a long term plan in mind, not a quick fix. We live in a culture of instant gratification, & it is so easy to let its values infect our view of Kingdom life: we want everything to happen tomorrow, & feel we're failing if we haven't quick answers to show for our faith. |
The Bible paints a different picture: the Lord is not in the least perturbed by the passage of time:
It took Moses 40 years preparation in the desert before
he was commissioned at the burning bush.
he was commissioned at the burning bush.
David was anointed 15 years before he became King of Judah,
and 22 years before becoming King of Israel.
and 22 years before becoming King of Israel.
Joseph was in captivity for 13 years before becoming Governor of Egypt.
Esther spent a whole year preparing to meet the King.
It takes time to build a history with God, time to walk with Him & learn His ways.
And it takes time to grow the character needed to handle some of His blessings & promises.
And it takes time to grow the character needed to handle some of His blessings & promises.
The long term plan for those saplings?
To become fully-grown trees of strength, stature and beauty, and a source of shade and sustenance to the plantation wild-life.
And the long-term plan for us?
To be a planting of the Lord for the display
of His splendour. [Isaiah 61:3]
Are there things in your life which are taking a long time to work out?
Lay them down before the Lord & be at rest -
He is working everything out for your good.
Lay them down before the Lord & be at rest -
He is working everything out for your good.
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