Habakkuk 2:3 records the following words: "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." As I enter this blog, I find myself in the midst of a "tarry;" that period of time between what God has spoken and actually seeing it manifest. Perhaps you find yourself in the same position. I exhort you, today- don't get lost in the tarry!
I have seen too many people give up on a sure word from the Lord simply because they didn't understand the concept of purposeful delays. Purposeful delays are designed to prepare you for the vision and/or to set forth (or re-evaluate) plans to carry out the vision. These two things often cause us to stumble. We can become so preoccupied with what God desires to do through us, that we stop allowing him to do a work in us. Always remember, charisma (gifts) can take you to where only character can keep you! Secondly, as far as plans are concerned, we must be flexible. Where purposes are constant, plans are subject to change. Perhaps the Lord is saying it's time to tweak what you're doing or simply choose a different path. A different path doesn't necessarily mean a different destination.
What God has spoken will come to pass; we just need to understand that He doesn't just speak to our end, he speaks during the tarry. What is God saying today? What adjustments need to be made? James 1:5 assures us that if we lack wisdom, just ask God and he will give us the answers we need. Be encouraged, the One who called you is faithful. Grace and Peace.
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It's so easy to get lost in the tarry and mistake it for loneliness. What a wonderful reminder that in our waiting periods, God still has a word that will carry us through the tarry.
That is awesome!! Right on the mark..awesome....
Pat
It is so easy to to lose focus because we sometimes do get lost in the tarry. Thank you for your encouragement. What an "on time" word!
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