April 4, 2022: A Feeling of "Not Yet"

A few years ago, a dear friend of mine—let’s call her Sarah—was offered her dream job. It had everything she had ever prayed for: the title, the salary, the location. But something in her spirit didn’t sit right. She prayed, sought counsel, and even fasted. The answer came quietly, like a whisper from heaven: “Not yet.”

It didn’t make sense. Turning it down felt foolish. But Sarah obeyed. Three months later, the company that offered her the job went through a major scandal and layoffs. The very department she would have joined was dissolved. That delay, which seemed like a disappointment, turned out to be divine protection.

She waited. And when the right time came, God opened a door at a different company—one that not only honored her calling but brought peace to her soul.

Jesus Knew When to Wait

In John 7, Jesus found Himself in a similar moment of pressure. The Jewish Festival of Booths was near, and everyone expected Him to show up publicly, to perform, to speak. Even His own brothers were pushing Him:

“Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do.” (v.3)

But Jesus responded with wisdom and clarity:

“My time has not yet come.” (v.6)

He knew that moving ahead of God’s timing—even with good intentions—could lead to disaster. And so, He waited. He didn’t go with the crowd. He went later, quietly, and purposefully.

Divine Delays are Not Denials

This passage reminds us of something powerful: God’s timing is sacred. Jesus was not afraid of public opinion, nor was He controlled by the timeline others set for Him. He knew the Father’s plan—and He trusted it.

Even when the religious leaders tried to seize Him, verse 30 says:

“...no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.”

Let that sink in. The crowd was angry. The authorities were ready. But heaven said, “Not yet.” And when heaven speaks, no force on earth can override it.

Stay Anchored in Purpose

You and I live in a world that constantly shouts, “Now! Hurry! Don’t wait!” But sometimes, the holiest thing you can do is pause. Don’t let urgency replace obedience. Like Jesus, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. If He says move—run! But if He says wait—don’t rush the miracle.

The safest place is not ahead of God, but right in step with Him.

Encouragement for You

• Have you been tempted to move before you feel peace?
• Are others pressuring you to act now when you sense God saying “not yet”?
• Does waiting make you feel forgotten or behind?

Remember Sarah’s story. Remember Jesus. The wait is not wasted. It is working for your good.

“My times are in Your hands.” – Psalm 31:15

Let go of the pressure. Embrace the peace of waiting in God’s will.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I confess that waiting is hard. I often want to move before You say go. Help me to trust that Your timing is perfect—even when I don’t understand it. Teach me to walk like Jesus—calm, courageous, and completely surrendered to Your plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Your delay is not a denial—it's divine preparation.
If this blog encouraged you, share it with someone who may be in a season of waiting. Let them know: God is never late.