When God Seems to Take His Time
Devotional Reading:“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you…” — 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
There are seasons when you’ve prayed, fasted, confessed, and even convinced yourself that “this week will be my week,” yet nothing seems to shift. But here’s a truth many believers ignore: delay is not God forgetting you; it’s often God protecting or preparing you. Sometimes, what looks like slowness is divine wisdom working at a different speed. God doesn’t rush because He sees the end from the beginning. While you’re staring at the calendar, He’s shaping your character.
God gave Abraham a promise, but the promise seemed to move at the speed of a snail. It took years before Isaac showed up. In that waiting period, Abraham learned trust, obedience, and the art of walking by faith, not feelings. What if your delay is not about what you’re waiting for but who you’re becoming while you wait? God’s timing isn’t to frustrate you, it’s to fit you. He’s not trying to make you wait; He’s trying to make you ready. Many times, believers chase immediate answers but ignore the internal transformation that should happen during the waiting process.
If God gave you everything you prayed for immediately, you might not have the maturity to manage it. That’s why His timing is as important as His promise. Don’t measure God’s faithfulness by your clock; measure it by His character. His delays are never denials! They are divine pauses that prepare you for something bigger than you imagined. So, instead of grumbling through the wait, learn to worship in it. The waiting room is still part of God’s plan room.
Prayer and Confession
Lord, thank You for Your perfect timing. Help me to rest in the assurance that every delay is purposeful. Teach me to trust You even when nothing seems to be moving.
Further Reading: Genesis 15:1–6; Hebrews 6:13–15; Psalm 37:7
