God is always on time!
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
God is always on time. Man defines time, not God. His promises are real but may not be considered timely by man. Repentance is part of the equation in receiving God’s promises.
What does God, time,and repentance mean in our lives? I believe that it is our responsibility, as Christians, to always access what is going on in our lives on a daily basis and announce to God our wrong doings or sin. He is looking for growth and while He knows what is happening, He wants to hear it from us, just as our parents did when we were young. When I was young I equated sin with the Ten Commandments, but it is so much more, it encompasses all that we do, say and think that is not Christ-like.
When pondering our sin questions arise like, did I exhibit anger when I should have been kind or at least kept my anger to myself (acknowledging all is not perfect), was I haughty, prideful, unrelenting, judgemental or greedy? If we can acknowledge our sins and repent, and intentionally attempt to change our dispositions, God acknowledges our growth. This is a life long process, it is demonstrating growth over time.
Time is defined by man, not God. It is how we gauge growth which also means that we gauge God’s responses by our sense of time, not His. Everything we do or think is considered a learning opportunity by God. His goal is to insure we are saved. The length of time it takes to grow in the Word through action and deed is on us, not God. He keeps His promises when He sees that we are ready to receive them.
Daily Inspiration - Lisa's Thoughts 