How can we trust God's timing in our lives, as seen in John 8:20? Verse focus John 8:20: “He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come.” What this reveals about timing • Jesus lived under a divinely fixed schedule; no threat could rush or delay it. • The Father’s “hour” governed every event, proving that circumstances obey God, not the other way around. • If the Son Himself trusted the Father’s timetable, so can we. Why God’s timing is trustworthy • He is sovereign—His will cannot be thwarted (Isaiah 46:10). • He is good—His plans are for our welfare, never for harm (Jeremiah 29:11). • He sees the end from the beginning, while we see only a moment (Psalm 147:5). • He acts with perfect precision: – “For everything there is an appointed time” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). – “When the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son” (Galatians 4:4). Scriptures that echo the lesson • Psalm 31:15—“My times are in Your hands.” • Habakkuk 2:3—“Though it lingers, wait for it; it will surely come and will not delay.” • 2 Peter 3:9—“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… but is patient with you.” Practical ways to rest in His timing • Rehearse His past faithfulness—keep a record of answered prayer. • Immerse your mind in Scripture; let truth out-shout anxiety. • Surrender daily plans to Him—open hands invite peace. • Act in present obedience; trust makes no room for passivity (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Seek wise counsel; community steadies us while we wait. Encouragement for today The same Father who set the unalterable “hour” for His Son holds every moment of your life. Nothing can seize you or stall you outside His ordained season. Trust His heart, follow His lead, and watch His perfect timing unfold. |
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