What steps can we take to strengthen our faith in God's timing? Leviticus 25:20—The Heart Cry We All Know “‘And if you say, “What shall we eat in the seventh year, if we do not sow or gather our produce?”’ Israel’s question echoes our own when God asks us to wait: “Lord, how will I make it if I stop striving and trust Your timetable?” God’s Built-In Answer (vv. 21-22) “I will command My blessing for you in the sixth year, so that it will yield a crop for three years.” Before the need arose, God had already planned abundance. His timing demanded faith; His provision proved trustworthy. Steps That Strengthen Faith in God’s Timing • Remember past provisions – Revisit personal “Ebenezers” (1 Samuel 7:12). – Keep a journal of answered prayers; review it when doubt whispers. • Feed on specific promises – “The LORD is good to those who wait for Him” (Lamentations 3:25). – “At the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). – Speak these aloud; let truth overwrite anxiety. • Obey today’s instructions while you wait – Israel still had to sow in year six; obedience positioned them for blessing. – “Whatever He says to you, do it” (John 2:5). Small acts of current obedience prepare hearts for future provision. • Practice Sabbath rhythms – Regular rest reminds us the world keeps turning under God’s hand (Exodus 20:8-11). – Ceasing from work trains the soul to trust timing beyond our control. • Cultivate thankful expectancy – “Do not be anxious… but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving” (Philippians 4:6). – Thank God in advance, shifting focus from the wait to the certainty of His care. • Stay rooted in community – In the Sabbath year, families relied on shared stores and open fields (Leviticus 25:6-7). – Seek encouragement; “encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13). Waiting alone breeds worry; waiting together fuels faith. • Fix eyes on the ultimate provision – Just as the sixth-year harvest pointed ahead, every earthly wait points to Christ’s return (Habakkuk 2:3; Revelation 22:20). – Viewing current delays through the lens of eternal hope keeps impatience in check. Living the Lesson Leviticus 25:20 invites us to voice our concerns, yet it also steers us to God’s unshakable promise: He has already arranged tomorrow’s provision. By remembering, obeying, resting, thanking, connecting, and lifting our gaze to eternity, we train our hearts to trust His impeccable timing. |
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