Ruth's Ramblings

Experiencing God tidbit

Q: Why does God seem to be working so slowly in my life?

Jesus had been with His disciples about three years when He said, "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come" (John 16:12-13). He had more He needed to teach them, but they were not ready to receive it. Jesus knew, however, that the Holy Spirit would continue to guide these disciples into truth on God's time table.

You may be saying, "God, hurry up and make me mature."

And God is saying, "I'm moving just as fast in your life as you will allow me [emphasis mine]. When you are ready for your next lesson, I will bring a new truth into your life."

Ask yourself these questions:
~ Am I responding to all God already is leading me to do?
~ Have I obeyed all I already know to be His will?
~ Do I really believe that He loves me and will always do what is best and right?
~ Am I willing to patiently wait on His timing and obey everything I know to do in the meantime?

Taken from Experiencing God Workbook: Knowing and Doing the Will of God; Nashville, TN: Lifeway Press, January 2001. pp. 157.

Posted by Ruth at 10/28/2004