The long drum roll …
The suspense and anticipation builds at the sound of the drum roll (like in the video above). You wait anxiously to see what will happen …
… the drum roll goes on …
… the drum roll continues …
… still the drum roll goes on …
… and, finally, you tire of the wait and go on your way.
What if you were stuck waiting on a drum roll that seemed to go on forever?
Sometimes, life with God can feel that way. That’s because God operates on His own time to achieve all things for His glory. Perfect timing every time.
But for us, it can sometimes feel like the drum roll doesn’t stop.
That’s because, as we look into scripture, God often creates a “gap” — He announces that He is going to do something wonderful, and then leaves people waiting for just the right time to do it. Sometimes, a very long time.
God may give us His assurance to ease our wonderings, but might keep us waiting for the best possible moment to achieve the best possible outcome.
Kind of like sitting through a long drum roll.
But God always keeps His word, He always delivers what He promises. At the right time. In the right way. Perfectly. For His glory.
Just wait through the drum roll.
Scotty
February 10, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Great point – well made Scotty. Its all about God's timing rather than ours
February 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Indeed. Oh how we wish He worked by our timing … but then the outcomes wouldn't be the same 🙂