Galatians 4 verse 4: But
when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his son, made of a
woman, made under the law.
Ephesians 1 verse 10: That in the dispensation of the
fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both
which are in heaven, and which are on earth, even in him: (Read verse 9)
Ecclesiastes 3 verse
11: He
hath made everything beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their
heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning
to the end.
On this fateful evening
after a game of tennis upon closing from work, I was in the kitchen doing the
dishes from earlier in the day, in preparation to put my dinner upon the cooker
before dashing off to the shower; right then, it came to me just like an
epiphany: “God will answer all prayers within his will in the
fullness of time”
Going back memory lane
to around noon of the very same day, I was pondering albeit audibly to the
hearing of my colleague at work and I said thus (para-phrase); “some people are
quite fortunate with everything working out for them while I keep praying and
praying without any remarkable changes.” My colleague answered me in this
manner (para-phrase): “don’t think like that, else you will stop praying. All
you need do is keep praying for God’s mercy.” The statement I made is one I
believe that very many of us have had a point in our lives, even if we don’t
air it.
This evening’s
similitude of an epiphany that I earlier referred to seemed a perfect response
to my thoughts which I voiced out earlier on in the day. This got me pondering
and pushed me deep into thought.
After reflecting on the
issue at hand, I have come to realise that God has truly answered my prayers
albeit in the fullness of his time and not within my (carnally) predetermined
framework and timeline.
One particular requests
comes to mind quite vividly. Sometime in 2015, due to a sequence of events, I
felt that some individuals had certain misconceptions due to misinformation (or
probably one-sided representation) about my role in the events. I earnestly
prayed that God should change any misconception and change every negative
impression about me. I prayed and I prayed, but alas, things seemed to be
spiralling out of hand. Then I relented, thinking – oh well!!!!! It was only
this evening (when the year 2016 is fast counting down. Over a year past the period)
that I realised that “in the process of time” from then till now, God had done
marvellously well! It is just like an illumination had taken place in the minds
of all involved and the truth imprinted on their minds. There are several other
requests and answers that could be recounted, but I have decided that this
singular one would suffice.
In the book of Ephesians 1 verse 9 quoted above, it is
evident that the will of God, which is a mystery to the world (verse 8) has
been revealed to his Children. The fact that the mystery is revealed doesn’t
mean it will come to manifestation instantly. It takes a process which involves
time and hence I refer to it as “the process of time.” This is a key
distinction between MAGIC and MIRACLES! God is a “God of order”, he detests
chaos.
In Isaiah 9 verse 6 the coming of Christ was already foretold: “For
unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be……” but it was only in the “fullness of
time” as stated in Galatians 4 verse 4 that
the promise was made manifest.
This is a clear message
of hope to help build Faith in the brethren.
We are assured of
testimonies and good news (Jeremiah 29
verse 11) for God’s plans towards us a good to meet an expected end. No
wonder the scripture says in Proverbs 23
verse 18: “For surely there is an end, and thine expectation shall not be
cut-off.”
The scripture makes us
realise that God holds his word to the highest regard (Psalm 138 verse 2, Isaiah 55 verse 11), therefore we need not fret
for a shout of joy is assured! WHAT GOD SAYS, IS THAT WHICH HE WILL SURELY
DO!!!!
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year in advance!!
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