Why Not Now?

This is my devotion for today from 'Our Daily Bread'. I'm just so blessed that I felt the urge to share this. This is what I need the most as of this moment and maybe you need it too :)

This chapter is all about waiting for the Lord. God left us behind and went to Heaven for a special purpose. 

"There is work to be done in us that can only be accomplished here in earth..."

As Christians, we face numerous trials, problems and heartbreaks. As humans, we are so weak to cope with these difficulties and to deal with life that is indeed unfair. But the Lord let these things happen for a reason,

"Our afflictions, which are for the moment, are working for us 'a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory' (2 Cor. 4:17)"

So if we are facing trials today, let us always remember that they are just temporal problems. Let us be strong (Phil 4:13) and look forward to eternal things. 

And the best part of this chapter is,

"There is comfort in waiting: though heaven may be delayed, God has his reasons. No doubt about it!"

Not so in haste, my heart!

Have faith in God, and wait;

Although He seems to linger long

He never comes too late - Torrey

"Our greatest comfort is to know that God is in control."

This is so timely. I feel good now :)

Thank you, Lord.