Running Out of Time (2)

Running Out of Time (2)

The “running out of time” scenario creates something of a paradox. On the one hand we have to redeem the time, and accomplish everything we can before time runs out. On the other hand we cannot rush into all that activity without adequate preparation.

Martin Luther said something like the following, “I have so much to do today, I will have to spend at least two hours of prayer to prepare me for it.”

To this the Scripture agrees:

Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord. (Psalm 27:14 – NASB)

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. (Isaiah 40:31 – NASB)

It is easy to get involved in just “doing things,” imagining that the sheer volume of activity is accomplishing our goals, when in fact we may just be like a hamster treading his wheel without going anywhere.

Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1 – NASB)

God has to be involved in our activities if we are going to accomplish anything of lasting value. Waiting  on God in prayer is one sure way  to be sensitive to His leading.

It is never a waste of time to wait for God to reveal His way to us.

Waiting for God

(Thursday 9th September 1999)

Blessed are those who wait for God

Until He is ready to bless;

Until the dew of peace descends,

And the soul finds perfect rest.

Blessed are those whose eyes are fixed

Upon His Hand, to soon discern

His perfect will, to know His mind,

And the “Shekinah Glory” burn.

Blessed are those who will not go

Ahead with plans and schemes

Until the still small voice of God

Confirms their fondest dreams.

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A faithful photographic reproduction of Waiting for Legal Advice by James Campbell. This image is in the public domain.