Faith and God's Timing

Psalm 89:46, 49 How long, LORD? Will You hide yourself forever? How long will Your wrath burn like fire? LORD, where is Your former great love, which in Your faithfulness You swore to David? 

God's ways are not our ways. This would include His timing and the how He works out His will in our lives.

William Cowper wrote:

Deep in unfathomable mines

Of never failing skill

He treasures up His bright designs

And works His sovereign will.

The Psalmist was struggling here with God's Promises and the present situation in Israel. God had promised to always have someone on the throne of Israel and now there is no one and the throne itself is gone. Jerusalem is in ruins and rubble. The Psalmist is crying out, "Where are You, LORD?"

First notice that he has not lost his faith! He is still calling God, "LORD". He is still praying. He is perplexed.

Nothing is making any sense and God is not answering my prayers. When it seems that God is not answering my prayers He is hearing them! With nothing seems to be happening, something is happening.

God kept His promise. Jesus came and David's descendant is on the throne today and forever. They had to wait to see what God had in store. It was more wonderful than they could have ever imagined.

Wait for the LORD. Be strong and take heart. Wait for the LORD.