God’s Perfect Timing

Surrendering Control: God’s Perfect Timing

Meet Tris.

Our little girl Tris

She’s our gorgeous 3-year-old Siberian Husky who has completely stolen our hearts.

Actually, we have two sweet Sibes. 

The other beauty is Tris’ mom, Shimmer.

Our silly girl Shimmer

These two are hilarious together, and keep us laughing at their daily antics.

Did you know that dogs can tell time?

Especially these two.

They absolutely know when it’s dinner time.

It doesn’t matter what we’re doing, they will jump up in our laps on the couch – all 40 pounds each of them.

I can just imagine their thoughts as they try to get us to move towards the kitchen with their dog bowls in our hands.

Hurry up, you two

Why are you taking so long?

Hey, it’s time!

If we don’t get up fast enough, they start talking with their woebegone characteristic Siberian “wooing” like they’ve never had a meal in their lives.

And just like us, when they want something, they want it NOW.

I can relate.  😊

Patience is not my strong suit.

I try to be patient during a “waiting period” for God’s timing, but it’s hard, right?

God, I’d prefer to get an answer now

Ok, how about tomorrow then?

Learning to wait on God’s perfect timing can take practice.

We would do well to remember that everything will unfold at just the right moment.

The path ahead of us may seem unclear, but God knows every outcome.

Any divine delays are for a reason.

God’s Perfect Timing and Divine Delays

When experiencing a divine delay, it takes more than just patience. It also takes trust and faith.

Consider it an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the One who created us.

By trusting in Him, no matter how long it takes, a blessing may come in a very unexpected way.

You don’t want to miss it by forging on ahead without God and without prayer.

Trust God’s Plan
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

In the illusion of control, you place your trust,
Thinking your destiny, in your hands, you must adjust.
But God’s plan surpasses what your mind can conceive,
In Jesus, true purpose and fulfillment you’ll receive.

You may chart your course, with precision and care,
But God’s sovereign hand, is always there.
For He alone knows the path you should take,
Without Jesus’ guidance, your plans will break.

Your choices matter, of this, there’s no doubt,
But God’s will prevails, casting shadows of doubt.
In Jesus, find solace, in His guiding light,
Trust in His wisdom, through the darkest night.

So release your grip, on the reins of fate,
And trust in God’s timing, it’s never too late.
For in His hands, your destiny lies,
In Jesus, find peace, under His skies.
God's perfect timing

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1 Poetry courtesy of Catherine Pulsifer. “Trust God’s Plan”. [online post]. From Short Poems and Quotes, ©Catherine Pulsifer, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, n.d. Web. Accessed January 5, 2025. 

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No i In Grace

There’s No “i in Grace

A favorite preacher of mine once said, “There’s no ‘i’ in grace.’”

The beauty of that assurance has stayed with me.

In fact, grace is one of my favorite words in the entire English language.

The Apostle Paul described God’s wonderful gift of grace to the Ephesians in earlier biblical times.

Likewise, God’s grace and mercy extend to us today.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.Ephesians 2:8-10, (NASB).1

As so eloquently stated above, “We are His workmanship . . . “

There’s no “i” in grace.

To God alone be the glory for all He has done.

In our sins, we are unlovable and undeserving and yet, it is by God’s grace alone that we are the blessed recipients of His unfailing love.

When you hear these words, your hearts should sing!

No i in grace

Christian theologian, Augustine, once wrote:

God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.2

You are loved, dear Christians.

Transformed by His grace, we should live out our faith through our humble actions giving all glory to God – a natural outcome of our new identity in Christ.

Get ready to shine

Worth pondering . . .

Our every humble act of kindness and compassion is our living testament to His glory.

It is through our humble endeavors, that His greatness is magnified.

His light shines through us.

We are His beacons of hope and compassion.

Get ready to shine!

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Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

Quotation by Augustine, early influential church leader, courtesy of Christian quotes.info.

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Hope So to Hope Sure

Moving From “Hope So” to “Hope Sure

Have you noticed all of the TV shows about capturing the elusive Bigfoot?

The elusive Bigfoot

Admittedly, I’ve watched a few just for fun.

Is Bigfoot real?

Or, consider this, is this mysterious creature just a demonic distraction to sway the public’s attention from focusing on what is REAL?

Sounds more like what the Evil One wants to do – distract us.

The Bigfoot legend is a “hope so” for people.

Frankly, I’d much rather talk about a “Hope Sure”

“Hope So” to “Hope Sure”: Certainty in Christ

When I was a TV reporter back in the day, sometimes we would conduct man-on-the-street interviews.

I bet if I were to ask random people today if they believe in Bigfoot (or even UFO’s) a surprising number of people would say yes.

And yet, when it comes to a real historical recorded event like the crucifixion and glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior – skeptics are ready to mock believers and make us look like a bunch of fanatics.

Here is just a portion of Paul’s post-resurrection account in God’s written Word.

6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also.1 Corinthians 15:6-8, (NASB).1

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest historical event of all time!

More than five hundred people (eyewitnesses) saw Jesus after His resurrection.

In a word, that is a large crowd of people! If you’ve ever attended a big concert or convention, then you get the idea.

Ancient, nonchristian, historical writers (i.e. Tacitus) also help to verify the Biblical account.

The “Prince of Preachers”, Charles Spurgeon, once wrote: 

I suppose, brethren, that we may have persons arise, who will doubt whether there was ever such a man as Julius Caesar, or Napoleon Bonaparte; and when they do, – when all reliable history is flung to the winds, – then, but not till then, may they begin to question whether Jesus Christ rose from the dead, for this historical fact is attested by more witnesses than almost any other fact that stands on record in history, whether sacred or profane. – The late Charles Haddon Spurgeon, pastor and author.2

Can we trust in God’s Word?

Absolutely!

Anyone who teaches that the Bible is just a “dusty old book” is doing a disservice.

Now in case your sitting there thinking, yea but can I trust Scripture? Yes Christian Scripture has withstood 2000 yrs of critique, a true, reliable, and historical account of the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, who is no ordinary Man, a Man whose death and resurrection changed the course of history for the entire world, a Man whose moral teachings echo into almost every known part of the world, a Man Who claimed divine origin and status, doing things reserved only for the divine. Billions of people throughout history have testified that their lives were dramatically changed for the better by believing in Him. Jesus is the Reason for the Easter season. He is the reason we are here today. He is the reason some of you were invited. He is the Blessed Hope of the believer. Our hope is not a “hope so”, but a Hope sure!Precept Austin commentary.3

Hope so to hope sure

No, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we don’t have to “hope so”.

By the grace of our Sovereign God, we have “hope sure”!

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Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

Quotation by Charles Spurgeon, influential Christian pastor and author, (1834-1892) courtesy of  the Matthew 28 Commentary, [2024] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Web. Accessed 18 January, 2025.

3 Quotation courtesy of the Sermon on the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, [2023] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Web. Accessed 15 January, 2025.

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Happy New Year 2025 Wishes

Happy New Year 2025

Here at Delight-in-God.com, we want to wish you a very Happy New Year 2025!

Do you have any resolutions yet?

My list is growing.

Yes, watching my weight is on there.
Did you have to ask? 😉

The most important resolutions for me are to:

Read the entire Bible again

Subscribe to a daily devotional

Memorize my favorite Psalm

If you have no idea where to start, here’s a good resource you can explore for a Bible reading plan and daily devotional.

Happy New Year 2025 Wishes

My New Year 2025 wish for you would be to get ready for what God has in store for us.

Does it feel to you like the world is changing rapidly?

Remember, God is already there.

And, things that we don’t like are going to happen this year.

It’s a fact of life in a fallen world.

Even so, God allows it all, and He is already there at the end of it.

Will you walk with Him through the challenges, or put Him on the back burner and go through your struggles alone?

God’s plans are perfect.

His timing, His timing, His timing.

Have I mentioned “His timing?”

No matter what you face this year, God loves you.

You and me are His children.

Speaking with the skeptical religious leaders of the day, our Shepherd Savior spoke the following timeless words.

27 My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28 and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. 29My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”John 10:27-30, (NASB).1

 

May they serve as a blessed reminder to us today that we belong to Him forever!

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Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Merry Christmas 2024

Merry Christmas 2024 To You and Yours

Merry Christmas 2024 and Glory to God in the Highest!

Here at Delight in God, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with much love and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” Luke 1:30-33, (NASB).1

Merry Christmas 2024

The great news is that it’s all true!

Nothing is Impossible For God – Merry Christmas 2024

For our Sovereign God, nothing is impossible.

We need to be convinced of the sovereign, life-giving power of God to do what is far beyond anything we can ask or think. We need to remember that the truth of Messiah’s birth should conceive in us an appreciation for the sovereignty of God, for with God nothing is impossible. The One who created the world from nothing caused a virgin to conceive by the Holy Spirit. Nothing is too hard for God, for which reason (1) there is no sin so bad that cannot be forgiven; (2) there is no heart so hard that cannot be softened; (3) there is no person so distant from God who cannot be brought near; (4) there is no trial so heavy that it cannot be sustained; (5) there is no promise so great that it cannot be fulfilled; (6) there is no barrier so strong that it cannot be overcome. For the Bible reminds us that “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Cor. 12:9); and “If God is for us, who is against us?” ( Rom. 8:31). Well should we declare, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift” (2 Cor. 9:15).Pastor Roger Pascoe, courtesy of Bible.org.2

 

A special thanks to One Voice Children’s Choir for their beautiful and jazzy rendition of the beloved Christmas hymn, “Joy To The World.”

You may want to turn up the volume on your speakers for this one!

Merry Christmas 2024

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Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Roger Pascoe, “The Greatest Birth Announcement Ever: Unto Us A Son IS Given (Luke1:26-38).” Copyright ©1996-2020 Bible.org, reprinted with permission.)

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