How can we trust God's timing when facing seemingly impossible situations? Setting the Scene Exodus 6 finds Moses discouraged. Pharaoh has tightened his grip, Israel’s labor is harsher, and hope feels crushed. Into that tension God speaks: “Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his land.” (Exodus 6:11) A command that looks impossible to Moses becomes the doorway for learning to trust God’s perfect timing. The Command That Seemed Impossible • Moses’ past attempt to confront Pharaoh ended in failure (Exodus 5). • Israel’s morale is at rock bottom (Exodus 6:9). • Pharaoh’s political power appears absolute. Yet God issues the command anyway. The impossible intersection of human weakness and divine instruction highlights that timing belongs to God, not to circumstance. What Exodus 6:11 Teaches About Timing • God’s timing rests on His identity, not our readiness. Twice in the surrounding verses He repeats, “I am the LORD” (6:6, 8). • Divine timing often follows a revelation of covenant faithfulness (6:4–5). God reminds Moses of promises made to Abraham centuries earlier—promises still intact. • Obedience may precede visible results. The order “Go, tell Pharaoh” comes before any sign of softening in Pharaoh’s heart. Wider Scriptural Echoes • Isaiah 55:8-9—His ways and thoughts are higher. • Ecclesiastes 3:11—He makes everything beautiful in its time. • Galatians 4:4—“When the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son.” The Incarnation itself was timed to perfection. • John 11:6—Jesus delays two days before going to Lazarus, turning apparent neglect into resurrection glory. • Romans 8:28—God works all things together for good to those who love Him. Reasons We Can Trust God’s Timing • His sovereignty: “The LORD has established His throne in the heavens” (Psalm 103:19). • His faithfulness: “He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). • His wisdom: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom…of God!” (Romans 11:33). • His love: “God is love” (1 John 4:8); love governs His calendar. Lessons from Moses’ Experience 1. Waiting does not contradict calling. Years elapsed between Moses’ burning-bush commission and the Exodus miracle. 2. Repeated obedience matters. Moses keeps returning to Pharaoh despite rejection (Exodus 7–11). 3. Delays amplify deliverance. The longer Egypt resists, the more dramatic the Red Sea victory becomes. Practical Steps for Trusting His Timing Today • Anchor your thoughts in Scripture daily; let verses like Psalm 27:14 and Habakkuk 2:3 recalibrate your expectations. • Recall past faithfulness. Make a habit of memorializing answered prayers. • Obey the last clear instruction God gave, even if results lag. • Surrender outcomes in prayerful worship, affirming, “I am the LORD’s servant” (cf. Luke 1:38). • Encourage others; shared testimony strengthens collective patience (Hebrews 10:24-25). Living the Lesson Exodus 6:11 shows that God’s directives often arrive before circumstances seem favorable. Trust grows when we hold tight to His character, remember His promises, and move forward in obedient confidence—resting in the certainty that His timing is never late and never early, but always perfect. |
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