Saturday, June 16, 2012

The ticking...


When He first spoke, that’s when I heard the ticking.  I was enthusiastic, excited as I waited with expectancy.  I placed myself at the tower (Habakuk 2:1a) watching to see the grandiose works of my Lord.   It was a privilege to become part of his plans.   

Days turned into weeks, and as the ticking continued I began to question him.  I had believed him.  I had been standing like a guard, watching.  What was taking so long?  What was the delay?  My impatience led me to resentment.  As the ticking continued it felt like a penalty for my wrongdoing.  It became my source of hopelessness and despair.  That’s when I realized my folly.  So I turned to my Jehovah-tsidkenu, the Lord my righteousness.  My Shepherd guided me as I laid in green pastures (Psalm 23:2).

Afterwards, He began to reveal his works during the ticking.  The relationships He had built; the foundations He had established.  With understanding and acceptance, I began to enjoy what these had brought to my life. So I knelt and Praise Him who lives on high. 

And as the ticking continues, I relish its rhythm for in it my Lord continues to fulfill his promise...

Copyright 06/2012

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