Tag: timing

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When They Just Don’t Want to Know

The Manna Chef

Why is it that when someone is suffering, everyone assumes that it is punishment as a result of sin?  People spend a lot of time trying to figure out your situation and often come to the wrong conclusions.  John 9:1-7 gives us an account of Jesus healing a man who was born blind.  Even the disciples thought the blindness was a result of sin (either the man or his parents).  Jesus assured them that no one had caused the blindness:  God allowed it so that His glory would be on full display.  That’s right; some of the tests that you encounter are simply to allow God’s glory to be seen in your life.  When challenges arise, it’s not always because you’ve done something wrong.  The enemy berates us and tries to make us think that God is on His throne waiting to beat us down.  But that is not the God we serve.  He is not just going about trying to find people to punish.  Sometimes He puts you on display for His glory to manifest.  He actually chooses you for some tests and has already given you the victory.  You just need to trust Him and obey.

John 9 continues to paint the picture of how the people reacted to the man who was healed:

8 His neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging asked, “Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some claimed that he was.

Others said, “No, he only looks like him.”

But he himself insisted, “I am the man.”

10 “How then were your eyes opened?” they asked.

11 He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see.”

Now, these folks had known him all his life, but for some reason, they seem to have trouble believing that his condition has changed.  Believe it or not, some people would rather you stay in a state of distress and brokenness than to see you delivered.  Instead of celebrating the miracle, they were too busy trying to figure out how he was healed.  The man told them about Jesus.  That’s what we should do without hesitation; point them right to Jesus.  But, be warned…not everyone will celebrate your miracles and blessings. 

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Waiting for the Perfect Time

The Manna Chef

Do you sometimes feel frustrated, like you have missed opportunities that would have landed you in a better place or position?  Do you find yourself wondering when you will be able to step out into your dreams?  Well, listen closely, because you haven’t missed your opportunity to step into the promises of God. 

We know that timing is everything, right?  We are carriers of dreams and visions, and it’s important to tap into what God has placed inside of us to fulfill the purpose for which we are here on earth.  God has been dealing with me about consistently seeking His actual plan for my life, not my plan, but His plan for each day.  And what He is showing me is incredible. 

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “the perfect time”?  When is the perfect time?  In our lives, we are always planning for things, trying to fit everything in at the right time.  But when is the right time?  Are we really seeking God’s timing or are we trying to control every aspect of the day to get to the conditions that we approve?  

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