What seems like God’s delay may very well be His providence. God doesn’t just want to give you a blessing; He wants to empower you to maintain it. If He gives it to you at the wrong time, before you’ve grown into maturity for it, it may slip through your hands. I’m not going to give my son a mountain bike until he learns how to ride his tricycle. Waiting doesn’t mean do nothing, it means to keep working towards the goal, humble yourself, and be willing to prepare. Don’t think that you’re ready for something just because you want it.
It’s in waiting that we are strengthened to carry what God has for us because the harvest is heavy. It’s easy to want something that you haven’t had to carry, so we forget that reaping is work.
This is why we can’t afford to grow weary and weak. We need to strengthen ourselves to be able to maintain the harvest God has for us. We can be so quick to want the blessing, but forget the responsibility it requires of us. Today, I encourage you to not rush God’s process but be ready to receive at His appointed time.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for preparing me to be ready to receive Your abundant blessings in Your perfect timing. When I am tempted to want to move before You, grant me patience to let You lead. In Jesus’ name, amen.