[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: It will happen suddenly

Read: Read Isaiah 30:15-17

Meditation verse:

“So, then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows  mercy” (Romans 9:16).

I had a particular desire that was dear to my heart and besides praying about it,  I tried everything I could to see it happen. At some point, I realized I was fretting  and getting desperate. And then the above scripture ministered to me, and I  decided to let go and wait for God to bring it to pass in His own time. Not long  afterwards, I received a phone call informing me that I had gotten much more  than I was believing God for. The call came when I was not expecting it to come.  Whilst I fretted, I received nothing, when I decided to let go, I got more than I  was expecting.  

Isaiah 30:15-17 says, “in returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and  confidence shall be your strength”. Isaiah 40:31 says “but those who wait on the  Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they  shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint”. Philippians 4:6-7 says,  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with  thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God,  which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through  Christ Jesus”. 

Does it seem like that request will never be granted? Quit fretting; be still and  know that He is God. No matter how long it may seem, God is never late, He is  always on time. He acts in His own time and when He does, He exceeds our  expectations. Psalm 126:1-3 says, “When the Lord brought back the captivity of  Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, 

and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “the Lord has  done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are  glad. 

It will happen suddenly when you least expect it. And when it does, you will be  glad you waited. Rest in this assurance.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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