Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20
It was ten minutes before closing time, but the guard blocked my entry to the store. “I talked to a salesman, they’re expecting me,” I said.
“We’re closed for the day,” he replied.
A surge of fear rushed through me as I explained my two-hour drive to purchase a tool for our shop.
He cracked the door, “Did anyone talk to this man?”
No response.
The lights were turned off, and the staff appeared ready to leave. Finally, after persistence and silent prayer a salesclerk responded and helped me.. I made my purchase and left for home. It had been a stressful time because our customers depended on us to complete orders on time.
Driving home, I thanked God, and wondered how often the store had closed early.
I also reflected on my own spiritual manners. Often, I had given up just before God knocked at my door with an answer. At the outset I faced difficulties with determination, but later became discouraged, and cut God’s work short. As I thought of past trials I discovered there was a relationship between waiting periods and victories. Part of growing spiritually is learning that God is never late—we just give up too soon.
Prayer; Dear God, Help us trust you to manage our affairs. Help us realize we cheat ourselves when we give up too soon.
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hought for the day
To wait on God no time is lost
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