Miracles and Timing

Ezekiel 45; Ezekiel 46; Luke 1

Scripture:
Luke 1: But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

Observation:
Elizabeth was barren and that must have been tough for Zacharias to handle. Elizabeth wanted to have kids, but could not. Zacharias prayer and believed that God to do a miracle, for the angel response was that God had heard his prayers. God answered his prayer and worked a miracle in the womb of Elizabeth.

Application:
This morning I’m reminded of the powerful truth that God listens to my prayers and that He is willing to do a miracle for me in His perfect timing. The issue is not can God answer prayers, but when will He? I am to rest assured that the answer is already waiting for the appropriate time. God will send it at the right time so that it can bear maximum fruit and I too will be able to steward the miracle wisely. One thing I know is that God knows best. Even when my ways seem right, in my eyes, God is never in a rush. My faith needs to be like Elijah, who waited for the cloud in the midst of the drought. God told him it would come. He could see nothing. He knew the answer had been provided, now he had to wait patiently for the clouds to appear at God’s timing. The answer have been provided, I can live by faith knowing that God has met every need, I can begin to live by faith, live with the attitude that it is already done, and it will appear. Deep inside my spirit there are big dreams, these need big miracles. God has already provided, and I am called to walk by faith and obedience, and at the right time, they will appear.

Prayer:
Father thank You for a new day. Thank You for grace, mercy and forgiveness. I ask You to forgive me of my attitude and sins. I pray that You fill me with peace, love and joy. I thank You that the miracles needed are not the issue, the timing is. Lord prepare my heart for the things You have planned for me. Renew my mind, fill me with wisdom to steward the gifts and talents You have given me. I pray for tonight’s youth service and ask You to bless and anoint it. I pray for clarity and for an obedience heart to teach what You show me. I pray for every youth that will be present, and I ask You to sow a powerful seed into their hearts. Bless urgency, bless it’s leader. I pray for every parent represented and I ask You to encourage them today, fill them with hope. I pray that tonight will be all about You. Bless this day, and may I walk closer to You. Amen.