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The Beauty of Timing

 In this famous passage, Solomon teaches that every purpose has its proper time. In seven verses (v.2-8), he lists 28 things in 14 opposing sets that have a purpose under the heaven—from a time to die and to be born to a time of war and of peace. He concludes by stating that God has “made every thing beautiful in his time” (v.11). God has a beautiful sense of timing.

We are so limited in our understanding by having the world in our hearts (v.11). Yet God is working all things together to the good of His own people and purposes (Romans 8:28). Why do we have so much trouble seeing God’s hand in the events of each day? What are some examples of how God has exercised His beautiful sense of timing in your life? In what areas do you now need to trust His timing?

God's timing is indeed beautiful.  We often do not understand why God's timing may differ from our own. I believe that God always has a purpose for delaying events in our lives that we may desire to occur immediately, or expediting events we may wish to delay.  He alone knows the beginning and the end.  I believe He wants us to exercise our faith, and place our trust in Him alone.  Sometimes we devalue that which we receive too easily, even if only at a subconscious level.  There have been many times in my life I didn't understand why God had not heard my prayers.  The truth is, He did hear me.  In retrospect, I always realize, the timing just wasn't right.

There are many examples in my life of God's beautiful timing.  First, and foremost, the birth of my son.  God blessed me with my son at a time in my life when I could be the best mother, both emotionally and financially.  I also would not have had the wonderful daycare provider.  She was a Christian woman who unlike her counterparts, refused to charge when she took vacations, and provided excellent substitution.  Realizing I had no control over traffic congestion, she never charged me for being late.  She read Bible stories to the children, prepared them for kindergarten, taught them proper etiquette, prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner.  She even reduced the fee when he became a toddler, and never increased it, even when I offered to pay her more (from 8weeks old until he entered kindergarten). Above all, she showed them love, and cared for my son as though he were her own.  She was truly a blessing from God!

I am now trusting the Lord in the timing of my dad's departure from this world.  The Lord has enabled me to spend more time with my dad, and to accompany him to his doctor visits and cancer treatments.  The time I have spent sitting with my dad while he received chemotherapy treatments and bone infusions, have been invaluable.  He will no longer receive chemo (no impact), next month they will begin radiation.  Each day I watch my dad weaken, and see him endure pain.  Although I cannot imagine my life without him, I don't want him to suffer.  I am trusting in the Lord, and I know the timing will be right. 

 

Amen, sister.

My prayers are still with you and your dad in this.

Thank you for your prayers.