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The Beat of His Timing

The morning after the last changing of time, my computer flashed on a brief message: “Windows has adjusted to the time change, please check to see if it is correct.” I checked and it was. Oh, the wonderful world of computer magic. Every once in a while, we need to check to be sure we are in synch with God’s perfect timing. I have been heavy-hearted by the delay in a matter I thought best handled on my time chart. I have also come up short, not ready for God’s prompting to His timely cue. My disposition has failed to match God’s opportunity and I have missed moments of meaningfulness while I was hung up on some self-centered matter that really didn’t matter. I’m lulled by the instances of our way of life and expect instant healing, quick solutions, immediate answers. But God often plants value in the processing. It is time to check my timing with God’s. This is the day that the Lord has made and is to be used today in accordance with His timetable. There are three good reasons for considering the past: to learn lessons, to gain compassion and to laugh at foolishness. There are even different values in considering the future. But what God considers history, is history and what God considers future, is future. In God’s good time we gain wisdom from yesterday and hope from tomorrow and stand ready for what God gives in the present! While you’re checking your clocks for an hour lost or gained, check in with God’s authority over your personal timetable. Check in with Him as to this season in your life. He makes all things beautiful in their time. I have found I miss the beauty when I miss the beat of God’s Timing. The watch on my wrist may need a bit of cleaning and must change with the go-ahead or jump-behind of the country’s persuasion, but it ticks with the rhythm of accuracy only when it cozies down in the palm of God’s good hand.

Excerpt from "Jeannette Clift George, From Center Stage"