Waiting on God’s Timing

Opening Verse

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV).

Introduction

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel impatient. We work hard, pour our hearts into our endeavors, and naturally, we want to see the results—now. But God’s timing often doesn’t align with our own. Just like fruit that needs time to ripen before it’s ready to be picked, our blessings also require patience and trust in God’s perfect timing.

Devotional Story

There was once a gardener who planted a small orchard. Day after day, he watered the trees, cared for them, and eagerly watched for the first signs of fruit. When the fruits began to appear, they looked so tempting. The gardener was anxious to taste the fruits of his labor. So, without waiting, he picked one of the fruits early. However, when he bit into it, he found it bitter and sour—it wasn’t ready.

Disappointed, the gardener realized that no amount of effort could rush the process of ripening. The fruit needed time to mature, and only then would it be sweet and satisfying. So he waited, trusting that the right time would come. When it finally did, the fruit was abundant and delicious, far beyond what he had imagined.

What This Means

In life, we often find ourselves in the gardener’s shoes. We see the beginnings of God’s blessings and become eager to grasp them before they’re fully developed. But just like fruit that isn’t ripe, prematurely taking hold of something can lead to disappointment. God knows the perfect time for us to receive His blessings. We must trust in His timing and have faith that when the moment is right, the blessings will be far greater than we ever expected.

Think About This

Are there areas in your life where you’re trying to rush the outcome? What would it look like to trust God more in those areas and wait for His perfect timing?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, help me to trust in Your perfect timing. I often want things to happen according to my schedule, but I know that Your timing is always best. Teach me to wait patiently for the blessings You have prepared for me, and give me the wisdom to know when it is time to act. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31, KJV).