“The smallest one will become a thousand (a clan), And the least one a mighty nation. I, the Lord, will quicken it in its [appointed] time.”
Isaiah 60:22 AMP
Quite often, I feel as though there is so much within me that hasn’t manifested itself yet. I know I’m supposed to bless many people and I’ve only envisioned a small part of the greater scheme God has in store.
Now don’t perceive what I said above wrong – I am so very grateful for all I’ve accomplished thus far in life. With the help of God I’ve grown secular and ministry youth departments and programs. I have led groups of people across the state of Delaware with projects like creating play spaces in homeless shelters and mobilizing community groups for change. I thank God daily for all that I have been able to do. I know without Him I would not have been successful.
There’s still this overwhelming nag that keeps me dreaming and striving to do more – to bless others and inspire them to do the same.
Yeah, at 55 years of age (in less than a month 56) there are still dreams and hopes for which I’m anxious. They are BIG! I’m unsettled. They feel like impossible dreams and seem so far away. I know it’s not time to rest yet. I don’t see the whole picture yet – but I know there is more for me to do – personally and professionally.
In the Message translation of the Bible the last statement of the scripture above says, “…at the right time I will make it happen.” Prior to that Isaiah lets them know that there will be growth – but in God’s appointed time.
So if you feel like me, God through the words of Isaiah is telling us to relax. As stated in scripture later in Philippians, “be anxious for nothing.” What you have seen and feel will come to pass – but in my time.
Funny, the next set of scriptures, Isaiah 61, is a bold declaration which tells the vision and the task God had laid out. It’s one of my favorite scriptures. Here’s just the first 3 verses:
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 KJV
It’s even more daunting to know that later in scripture even Jesus referred back to these words.
Let me remind myself and you – RELAX, it’s all in God’s time, not yours. If in God’s plans it will come to pass through you if you allow Him to use you.
For your listening pleasure, Hezekiah Walker’s song “It shall come to pass.”
Let us pray without ceasing…
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