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Isaiah 40:31 "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint".
I remember so vividly watching my mom flutter around the house on a mission to rid the house of hibernating dust bunnies and stale odors. She would insist that I and my brothers, her four "volunteers" (NOT!), open up all the windows; shake out every rug that wasn't nailed down, and bring out every cleanser and air freshener stored under the sinks in the kitchen, the pantry and the bathroom.
As mom reviews her check-list, you would recognize this familiar scenario as "Spring Cleaning". But what if my mom would have begun shouting such orders in the middle of Winter? We would insist that she was in the wrong season in her efforts to do "Her Annual Spring Cleaning" project. The massive snow drifts that now block your front door due to harsh winter weather would prevent Mom (and her "team") from doing everything that is on "The To-Do List" for the Annual Spring Cleaner.
As mom reviews her check-list, you would recognize this familiar scenario as "Spring Cleaning". But what if my mom would have begun shouting such orders in the middle of Winter? We would insist that she was in the wrong season in her efforts to do "Her Annual Spring Cleaning" project. The massive snow drifts that now block your front door due to harsh winter weather would prevent Mom (and her "team") from doing everything that is on "The To-Do List" for the Annual Spring Cleaner.
Why did I even bring up this story at all? Because I remember that as the snow and ice began to melt, and the first signs of flower sprouts breaking through and into the full view of the sun, there was an expectation; an excitement that the seasons were changing. A person would almost have to experience five to six months of a long, cold winter season (ie., Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, New York, and other states) to understand the excitement and great anticipation of seeing nature awaken like Rip Van Winkle and his long winter's nap. There were days, when I would sit wrapped in a thick layer of blankets and homemade quilts, longing to see the snow and ice melt away. As much as I wanted it to happen when I wanted it to happen, it was really all about the Cycle of Seasons which God Himself has determined since the beginning of time. Speaking of "time"-- no matter how much I desired for Spring to come sooner, it was always on God's Timing...His Perfect Timing, that Spring did finally arrive-- and with Springtime life sprang forth and reminded mankind of just how magnificent and glorious is Our Creator's Artistic Design of Creation.
Many of us have heard the phrase "All On God's Timing". Or "God's Timing is Always Perfect". These well known phrases sound good until a person has to adhere to what really lies behind these sayings-- waiting until God says things will happen. I realize God is Omnipotent (All-Knowing) concerning everything in our lives. He knows what lies ahead for my life and yet, this doesn't stop me from wanting to get things done on "My Timing". I sometimes feel as if He is lagging in His timing because it doesn't mesh with when I think, pray or hope things happen. Admittedly, God's Timing is Always Perfect -- and He is God and I am not so who am I too argue - Right?
Most of my family and friends know that I have often described myself as a "race horse at the starting gate"....just waiting for that Starting Shot to be fired. I am like that horse caged in and anxiously awaiting for the little gate to spring open so I can dash toward the finish line and win the prize. I have always been a competitive guy who hits the ground running. I am a stickler for following the rules, but this doesn't mean that I am not always looking for a fair and honest shortcut or an alternate quicker route. God knows this about my character and I believe this is why often times He doesn't reveal to me too much of His plans for my life because He knows I would take off in a mad dash into my future and try to fulfill everything without seeking His wisdom. I'm learning, the older I get, that I can no longer tackle tasks and assignments on my own strength--- because my body isn't in its early twenties anyone. Can anyone else relate? But there is also the biblical truth found in the holy scripture below:
John 15:5 Jesus says, "I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing".
So as I enter into this new season in Grand Rapids, Michigan, my childhood stomping grounds, I must allow "God's Timing" to unfold all that He desires for me to do in any assignment He gives me over the next few months. I also must grow LESS anxious as the Race Horse at the gate-- because God may sound the Starting Shot at any time and I want to be ready and focused to run the race HE has planned out for me-- a race towards "heaven's finish line"with hopes of crossing it with great success. I also must remember that "Jesus is The VINE and I am a Branch and that as long as I remain connected with Him, and He with me, that I will able to bear much fruit. However, apart from Him I AM ABLE TO NOTHING! Duly Note: This applies to ALL authentic believers and followers of The Lord Jesus Christ!!
I pray that over the next few months I will be able to be a resource of encouragement, inspiration, knowledge and godly insight, and a blessing to all of you who follow this blog page.
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MAY FATHER GOD'S FAVOR SHINE UPON YOU EVERYWHERE YOU TO GO! BE ABUNDANTLY BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE TODAY IN JESUS' NAME!
LOVE, PRAYERS, AND BLESSINGS,
J.
