Timing

A few months ago, soon after my Mom passed, we were cleaning out her apartment and needed to sell some of her furniture. My daughter suggested we post the items on FB Market Place. Soon after posting a couple wanted to come and see some of the furniture. As they looked and found other things they were interested in, we of course were interested in their story. They were missionaries home on a year furlough and needed to furnish their apartment. Immediately the Lord whispered to me “give them whatever they need” and so we did. God knew we had what they needed at the right time and He provided for them. What a blessing to get to know this wonderful couple and hear about their life in serving God in other countries.

Do you ever notice God’s timing? This Christmas I have been in wonder at God’s timing in this wonderful story. The couple, Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds, each one chosen for that moment of declaration. The timing of Jesus birth in that city, in that specific place, the stable and manger. Oh, I could go on and on. Find the story in the Bible, Luke chapters 1&2.

Now what about your story? Look back and see the timing of God in the circumstances of your life. I have and I am amazed at how He has graciously worked, and that I can give Him the glory for it all. It’s not at all by chance. It’s in God’s timing.