“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.

On September 11, 2001, over three thousand people died in the attacks on the World Trade Center. However, the accounts of those who for various reasons were late, delayed, laid off, or other circumstances took them away from the normal course of life that day…were survivors. “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:18.

Some attributed their surviving to sheer luck-while others who gave thanks to God for His divine providence, and sovereignty…recognized that everything moves by the power of God. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.

Delays are often unwelcomed and thought of as a hindrance…but in every delay we are waiting on God in one way or another; our times and schedules are in His hands; haven’t you experienced circumstances that you could do absolutely nothing about? God is always working behind the scenes…and while we are waiting, we learn to humble ourselves and rest in the peace of His comforting grace. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14.

Remember that each delay has a lesson-God wants to teach us how to have patience, endurance, forbearance, and stronger faith; He is more interested in developing our godly character instead of ensuring that things align with our own well laid out plans. The word of the Lord reminds us that “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23.

The good news through and in it all, is that He loves and knows what is best for us. “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32.

My friends, when God delays things in our lives, let us stay the course and don’t miss the blessing, trusting, and depending in His sovereignty and love; confident that He is orchestrating everything out for His glory and our good. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11

God’s blessings of peace, and grace be with us all.