Real Hope: Peace in the ChaosSample

Everything Beautiful In His Time

Most children do this. Mine still do.

They’ve scoured the shops for that perfect birthday gift to give. When they find it, they’re so thrilled they can’t possibly wait for the gift-giving season to arrive. 

They want to present it right now. We remind the girls that it’s not the right time to open the gift. The lesson here of course is that our joy is compounded when the perfect gift and perfect time come together.

We’re reminded that our tendency to fixate on the beginning and end of things is to miss God’s beauty and glory right now.

So where is this goodness in the news headlines, social media vitriol and misinformation, global sickness and sadness? In verse 12, the author reveals that when God’s people do HIS good, WE are the change the world needs. While we inject God’s goodness into our world, God’s plan is in action. 

There are times when we are the beneficiary of God’s goodness through others, but equally we are called to be that goodness for others when they need it.

God’s plans for our world involve us. We are not merely spectators. We are both the recipient of God’s gift at the perfect time, but also envoys for His gift to our families, friends and community.

Take heart. God’s perfect plan is for you, involves you and will be made manifest through you in His perfect time. 

Written by DWAYNE JEFFRIES