How can we trust God's timing when "the earth quakes and writhes"? Our Anchor Verse “When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars.” — Psalm 75:3 Why This Verse Matters Right Now • It speaks into moments when everything feels unstable. • God does not just observe the shaking; He “bears up” the very pillars that keep creation from collapse. • His sustaining power is continual—no pause button, no gaps. God’s Timing: What Scripture Shows • Habakkuk 2:3 — “For the vision awaits an appointed time… Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.” • Ecclesiastes 3:11 — “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” • 2 Peter 3:9 — “The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some understand slowness…” Together these verses reveal: 1. Every promise travels on a schedule set by God, not by crisis headlines. 2. Delay to us is precision to Him. 3. His timing weaves mercy and purpose into one fabric. Reasons We Can Trust His Timing When the Ground Shakes • He is Sovereign Keeper – Psalm 75:3 confirms He still “bears up” the pillars even while they shake. • He is Present Help – Psalm 46:1-2: “God is our refuge and strength… therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed…” • He Has the Full Picture – Isaiah 55:9: His ways soar above ours; what looks late to us is right-on-time from eternity’s viewpoint. • He Uses the Shaking – Romans 8:22-23: Creation “groans” in labor pains; the tremors are not chaotic—they are part of birthing new glory. • He Keeps His Word – Numbers 23:19: “God is not a man, that He should lie…” Every promise is as secure as His character. Living This Trust Day-to-Day 1. Speak the Truth Aloud • When fear rises, quote Psalm 75:3 and Psalm 46:1-2. Vocal truth pushes back silent panic. 2. Choose Stillness Before Action • Psalm 37:7: “Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him.” Stillness is active trust, not passive resignation. 3. Sift News Through Scripture • Let God’s Word be the lens; headlines become footnotes under His sovereignty. 4. Align Your Calendar with His • Submit plans to Proverbs 3:5-6. If He redirects or delays, treat it as protection, not punishment. 5. Look for Redemptive Momentum • Ask: “How is God positioning me to serve, grow, or witness during this shaking?” Expect purpose amid upheaval. Promises to Hold When Everything Feels Unsteady • Psalm 121:3 — “He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.” • Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • John 16:33 — “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Takeaway Snapshot God’s timing is not threatened when the earth quakes and writhes; it is showcased. The same hands that uphold the planet also uphold every promise to His people. Wait, watch, and walk forward—the pillars are secure. |
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