Timing Is Everything

This past Sunday, as the Chiefs were preparing to play their home opener at Arrowhead Stadium, the boys heard a loud sound outside our house. They ran out to the back deck and saw four A-10 fighter jets flying overhead. They passed over our house several times for about 10 minutes before flying on over to Arrowhead. I later read that they timed their flyover just as David Cook concluded the national anthem. Too cool.

Joe ran inside and grabbed our digital camera to try to get a photo. Knowing the delay on our camera, I wasn't very hopeful that he would be successful. But he did it! He actually got all four A-10's right through a small opening in the trees. Some might say luck ...some might say GREAT TIMING.

You know, as Christians, we always want to be in God's timing. We should believe that "our steps are ordered". It's understanding that timing that causes us to struggle. When should we change jobs? When and how should we invest our money? When do we take a faith-risk? When do we have a tough conversation with someone? When, When, When?

In these situations and many more, timing is everything. In Acts chapter 1, Jesus appeared to the disciples and talked to them about timing. He said, "You don't get to know the time. Timing is the Father's business. What you'll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world."

Following God's lead is critical. Following our own thoughts and desires leaves the door open to major frustration. We must pray for God's timing in every area of our life so that we may see the bigger picture. With God's timing comes power, strength, and wisdom to do God's will.