Amy Carmichael, missionary to India in the early 1900’s wrote, “Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much peace…If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness you know what His will is.”
We live in an impatient society. We want everything instantly and NOW! Yet, God doesn’t work on our time table. He knows the PERFECT time for everything, and we must learn to trust Him and His plan.
Isaiah 40:29-31 tells us, “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth DOES NOT become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.”
Notice it says “The EVERLASTING GOD, the CREATOR…” He is GOD, He never fails in His timing of things in our lives and He knows far greater than we do what needs to happen and when. When we learn to follow Him so closely that our lives are wrapped in knowing Him and nothing else, He will give us such peace and joy it’s hard to even describe.
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33). Just focus on Him, having fellowship with Him, reading His Word, and waiting on His perfect timing and plans for your life.
“Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.” (Psalm 27:14)