Whats the Rush?
“at the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting- it will happen!”(Habakkuk 2:3 CEV)
Recently I shared on Facebook that I’ve become a bible reader. I’m not ashamed to say I never used to read the Bible and that’s probably bad to hear from a PK…. I’m living in my truth! (Ari Lenox voice)! 😂 But the bible never used to hold my attention…Everything I enjoy reading is full of drugs, sex, love, and violence! Now I know mostly all of that is included in the Bible! 😂But this week on Instagram I saw a verse that I have never seen before that made me do a deep dive and it happens to be the next verse after one of the most quoted scriptures of all time. Usually what comes to mind when you think of Habukkak is “Write the vision make it plain.” The next verse is what was posted which was “at the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting- it will happen!”(Habakkuk 2:3 CEV)
Unfortunately Habakkuk, a Hebrew Prophet, had way more pressing issues that he was seeking God for. The people of Israel were dealing with neglect, injustice, violence and corrupt leadership. He kept crying out to God and it seemed as if nothing ever changed. Then when God told him how he was going to work it out he did not like that plan at all! (Thats exactly how we do! 😂) I in no way have the plight of Habakkuk but I do feel like God is playing with my emotions because my life did not pan out how I planned it when I was 16 😂!
This scripture stuck out to me because I’ve found myself in a season of waiting. According to social media, right now at the age of 33 I should have been married for 10 years, own 4 properties, have 2 and a half kids, and a dog. And I’m here to tell you that sis ain’t got none of that! 🥴 I can honestly say it’s a little disheartening because it causes me to think just maybe I’m a little behind and I’m running out of time! I often think about how my parents had me at 20 and 21 respectfully and then got married 2 years later. They proceeded to do what married people do and have my brother within another 2 years. (Lu was a beautiful surprise that we didn’t count on 9 years later lol).
Often times we see how our parents, friends, and even social media portray situations and life experiences that make us feel as if we need to rush the seasons along or try and play catch up! And we don’t. So my question for you today is What’s the Rush? Habakkuk was rushing to help his people in distress, im rushing cuz I feel as if my biological clock is ticking. Your rush may not be the same as mine or Habakkuk’s. But if you know who’s orchestrating your life you should know that there’s no need to rush. You’re not too late your wait has a purpose. God does not move at the pace of your dilemma, he is sovereign enough that he knows when to bless you and when he does it will blow your mind!
