Faith in Action - EmunahSample

God Is on Time, Every Time

Do you feel forgotten and overlooked today? No matter who forgets to honour you, God is always mindful of you! God’s divine timing is a recurring theme in scripture. God is meticulous in His actions, governing every detail of our lives and orchestrating the perfect moments to bless us.

God is in-charge of our schedules, his delay is our best reward.Take Mordecai's story, for instance. His courage in exposing a plot against the king initially seemed to go unrecognized, leaving him feeling overlooked. Despite saving the king's life, Mordecai's recognition and reward was delayed by five years. However, this delay wasn't a lapse or an oversight. Instead, it is an illustration that God’s delay is our best reward. God, in His perfect timing, orchestrated an exceptional honour for Mordecai that far exceeded any immediate recognition he could have received. When the time is right, God will not allow people to even sleep until you have their undivided attention. His delay often serves as a setup for a greater reward, destined to arrive at the perfect time, in the perfect place, and in front of the perfect audience.

Another wonderful insight from Mordecai’s life is that every villain in our life is strategically positioned to honour us. God turned an adversary, Haman, into a channel through which Mordecai's long-awaited honour was finally bestowed. This astounding twist reminds us that God often uses our enemies to honour us. God can turn the tables in your favour even when circumstances seem challenging.

While you may face moments of disappointment or confusion, be assured that they are part of God’s divine design. God’s delays are purposeful pauses aimed at bringing about a greater reward in your life. God is on time every time.

Reflection time:

1. How does Mordecai's story and the idea of God's divine timing challenge your perspective on feeling overlooked or forgotten?
2. Reflecting on the idea that God can turn even our enemies into instruments for our benefit, how might this perspective reshape your view of the challenges or oppositions you are currently facing?

Have a little chat with God about all that you have written down.