In Judges 13:1-5, we discover the story of Samson. It is interesting, that although the angel of the Lord appeared to her, she is known as “Manoah’s wife”, and then as Samson’s mother. Her name is not given to us in these verses.
There are times we may feel unnoticed, unqualified, or unable to make a difference in the world. Yet when the time is right, God opens the door. We find purpose and significance to all we have done and are doing.
The angel says to Manoah’s wife in verse 3,
“Even though you have been unable to have children, you will soon become pregnant and give birth to a son.” (NLT)
Soon. It is defined as being “without undue time lapse” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).
We tend to think it means in a short while, before too long, or eventually. But with God it means at the opportune time. The time most favorable, perfectly timed in which He works and moves in our lives, according to His purposes.
We all have a “soon” moment which we are waiting for in our lives. Won’t you join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE and let’s talk about how we process our waiting time.
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Today I may be joining … Remember Me Monday and InstaEncouragements.
As I wait these scriptures have been so helpful to me… God is sovereign, He sees the past, the present, and the future all-at-once, He is the panpharmacon, the salve that soothes every wound. Lord Jesus, help me to live this day in the light of eternity…trusting You…
These things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!–Habakkuk 2:3 TLB
Romans 8:24-25 Living Bible: We are saved by trusting. And trusting means looking forward to getting something we don’t yet have—for a man who already has something doesn’t need to hope and trust that he will get it. But if we must keep trusting God for something that hasn’t happened yet, it teaches us to wait patiently and confidently.
Beth – Habakkuk 2:3 is one of my very favorite verses. Habakkuk is actually my favorite book of the Bible. His words have taught me to wait with hope. I so appreciate that you shared them!
Thank you for this perspective on T-I-M-E. We do hear “soon” in the New Testament, and we know the writers were expecting Jesus to come back any day. Certainly, he is “not slack” concerning his promises, but, as One who is outside of time as we measure it, he is definitely not in any hurry. And his timing is always right.
I often have to remind myself that God’s time is not our time and that His ways are higher than our ways. It struck me when you said >” But with God it means at the opportune time. The time most favorable, perfectly timed in which He works and moves in our lives, according to His purposes.” I had to pause and reflect here. The opportune & favorable time is what has me looking at time with a new perspective.