All in Order

I was thinking of the many promises that God has made and kept. Many times they come to me when I least expect them but always right on time. I have several prayer request that I have been taking to God each day. Things that I really need God to take care of because they are way bigger than I am.

I found myself praying, "Lord, let it happen today" or "God, when is it going to happen?". Then I read Hebrews 10:35, 36. This scripture has been used many times but it meant a little more to me today than ever before.

Hebrews 10:35, 36
"Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."

I realize today that the reason my answer hasn't come yet could be that God is waiting on me to do what He is telling me to do. Is there a person that He has put on my heart to call? Is there a man in need of prayer that I need to pray for? Does someone need me to slip them a $20 to help them through a hard time? Am I spending time in God's word like I should? Am I attending worship services with an open heart and mind ready to praise Him?

I must fulfill His will for my life today before I should ever expect to get my "reward". And my confidence (in Him) should never been thrown away or discouraged just because I haven't received my request yet.

"Lord, help me to realize and understand that you work on your time and in your way. And that everyday that I don't receive my answer or my request filled, you have a reason for allowing me to go yet one more day in waiting on you. But help me not to waste my time in waiting by just sitting but help me to begin working for you fulfilling your will for my life. Then I can look to you for my just reward."