The Blessing in the Wait Devotional

The Blessing in the Wait Devotional - Day Four

Day 4: The Beauty in God’s Timing

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end."

Devotional:
God’s timing is a mystery. Sometimes, it feels like you’re standing still while the world moves forward, or like the answer to your prayers is always just out of reach. If you’re anything like me, waiting can leave you with questions. Why not now? Why the delay?

I’ve wrestled with these questions as I’ve waited for the blessing of a child. Each month felt like another delay, another unanswered prayer. It’s in those quiet, tear-filled moments that God gently reminds me, “I’m still working. My timing is perfect.” He’s taught me that what feels like a delay isn’t a denial. It’s a part of the process, a brushstroke in the masterpiece He’s creating.

Think about Sarah and Abraham. God promised them a child, but the years stretched on without fulfillment. Sarah, weary of waiting, tried to take matters into her own hands, and it only led to more heartache. But God, faithful to His word, gave them Isaac in His perfect timing. Their story reminds us that God’s promises don’t operate on our schedules—they unfold in His divine time, when all the pieces are perfectly aligned.

Or take David. Anointed as king while he was still a shepherd boy, David spent years running from Saul and living in caves before he ever sat on the throne. It wasn’t because God had forgotten him—it was because God was preparing him. Every trial and every delay shaped him into the king he was meant to be.

Friend, God’s timing is not random—it’s intentional. He knows what you need and when you need it. The waiting isn’t wasted; it’s preparation. And when the time is right, He will make everything beautiful.

Declaration:
I declare that God’s timing is perfect, and He is making all things beautiful in their season.

Thought Question:
What has God taught you about His timing during your waiting season? How can you release your need for control and trust His process?

Worship Song:
"How Much More" – Jordan G. Welch
https://youtu.be/0_J9BxBStYg?si=1M27b8TBBYUUdMt4

Prayer:
Lord, waiting is hard, and sometimes I feel weary in the process. But I trust that You are working in ways I cannot see. Help me to let go of my timeline and embrace Your perfect timing. Teach me to see the beauty in the waiting and to trust that Your plans for me are good. Thank You for being faithful to Your promises. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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