In Good Time!

There are many things we long for now. Situations we just want to get through and over with. We get eager. We get anxious. So many times we can hardly wait, but how often we are reminded that waiting is a part of life. Since this is true we need to LEARN PATIENCE. And the manner in which PATIENCE is learned and developed is by having it exercised. Oh, how often it is put to the test and the passing of time does not always seem good in our own estimation of things. However, maybe instead of our saying "In good time" we ought to be mindful of saying "In God's time" it will all work out. He is the One Who has all of life in view and we need to grow to trust Him more!

James exhorted. . .
"(7) BE PATIENT, therefore, brothers, UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD SEE HOW THE FARMER WAITS for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains." ( James 5:7 ESV)

Traveling from place to place we have often had to exercise PATIENCE moving slowly along a long stretch of highway under road repair. However, what a welcoming sight to see a sign posted reading, "End Of Construction. Thank You For Your Patience." Perhaps such a posting would be appropriate for the end our life's journey here on earth: "Thank You For Your Patience!" At that time the life will have been lived. Many lessons will have been learned. The process of maturing (physically and spiritually) will have taken place and life's roadwork will be left behind. In God's good time He will have brought us through it and the time will have come to be brought into the perfection of Heaven.

May we be PATIENT as we follow on through this life's journey. Just as the farmer knows the fruit from their labor takes time and exercises PATIENCE through the seasons, let us remain PATIENT through all the seasons of our life as we look toward the eternal blessings we will reap from our steadfast relationship with the Lord.

Have a great day LOOKING FOR THE GOOD IN GOD'S TIME!
Carl

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