In reading I Samuel 13 this morning, I was struck by the importance of timing. Samuel had told Saul that he would arrive in time to offer the burnt offerings. Saul waited, and upon Samuel's delay, decided to go ahead and perform the supplicatory act. Right after he finished, Samuel arrived (hmmm...prophet). And in response to Saul's disobedience, Samuel announces God's plan to end his kingdom and give it to another man, one who followed after God's own heart.
God's holiness justifies any seeming injustice or harshness. But what challenged me is the fact that Saul wasn't performing something inherently sinful. In fact, the act itself was one of supplication to God. The sin lay, rather, in the timing. Saul had been ordered to wait. And he didn't.
Even when the timing seems wrong, I must remember that God's timetable is much different (not to mention more perfect) than mine. I can rejoice as I wait patiently, knowing that he will fulfill His will at the right time. Until then, I am to be walking in His will for me right now.
Speaking of day-by-day, I am scheduling my final days of the first semester of grad school! 3 more performances, one recording project with a flutist, and a major listening exam over Beethoven's piano works. Not much left! I hope to be home by Wednesday night or Thursday.
I am so thankful for God's day-by-day strength and guidance. And thank you to those of you who have prayed for me this semester! My arms are not so happy with the extra practicing, but the Lord has been faithful to provide strength as well as times of rest.
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