Romans 8:28-32
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered
Him up for us all, how shall He not with
Him also freely give us all things? (Romans 8:32).

Friend, I am glad to tell you that God does not give less than the best. We may not know it. We may not see things from His perspective at the time of our disappointment, but with hindsight we can say it was good God did not allow us to have what we were desperate for at the time we wanted it.

Continuing on the thought I shared yesterday, I want to add some reasons that could be responsible for the delays and disappointments we have despite having prayed and believed God for a “positive answer”.

1. It could be that what we desired was not good for us (see James 1:17).
2. It could be that we were not the ones who had been chosen to do the work. This reminds me of the story of David and his desire to build the temple. God told him your desire is good but you are not the one I have assigned to do it. David agreed and helped to prepare materials that Solomon would need to build it. See 1 Chronicles 22.
3. The timing is not right. God has the timetable and the plan is with Him. We may want something now but in His omnipotence, He knows we are not ready for it. He will delay the answer.

Your Turn

• Thank God for His perfect plan for your life.
• Pray that you will be encouraged to wait on Him and trust Him as He leads you one day at a time.

Hymn: Tis’ so sweet to trust in Jesus.

Reading through the New Testament: John 14