In His time

Daniel 12

8I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?” 9He replied, “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end. 10Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand. 

Daniel has heard and seen the prophecies about the future.  He is upset about everything that people will go through because of their stubbornness. He wants to know when all this will end. He is told to wait.   

To wait. That is not something we like to do today. We live in a very fast-paced world. No one in the United States has to wait on much of anything. If we do, we want to know what the problem is...and we want to know now!  

Then there is God's version of time. Wait until people repent of their sins and return to God. Wait. Wait until all who will be saved are saved. Wait. Wait until all the prophecies have come to fruition. Wait.

God wants us to learn to wait for His guidance, His wisdom, His timing. This is not about our wants.  It is about God and His all-knowing plan. 

Father, help us to wait for your perfect timing. Teach us patience,  kindness in the waiting, perseverance, and boldness to speak out about your love. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.