Nov. 3
Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook
IN GOD'S TIME
"For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall
speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will
surely come, it will not tarry" Hab. 2:3
Mercy may seem slow, but it is sure. The Lord in unfailing wisdom has
appointed a time for the outgoings of His gracious power, and God's
time is the best time. We are in a hurry; the vision of the blessing
excites our desire, and hastens our longings; but the Lord will keep
His appointments. He never is before His time; He never is behind.
God's word is here spoken of as a living thing which will speak, and
will come. It is never a dead letter, as we are tempted to fear when we
have long watched for its fulfillment. The living word is on the way
from the living God, and though it may seem to linger, it is not in
reality doing so. God's train is not behind time. It is only a matter
of patience, and we shall soon see for ourselves the faithfulness of
the Lord. No promise of His shall fail; "it will not lie." No promise
of His will be lost in silence; "it shall speak." What comfort it will
speak to the believing ear! No promise of His shall need to be renewed
like a bill which could not be paid on the day in which it fell due --
"it will not tarry."
Come, my soul, canst thou not wait for thy God? Rest in Him and be
still in unutterable peacefulness.