Mike Parsons
If you’ve heard God say something, the timing of it is always the issue. When it comes to God promising something or directing us in some way, there’s usually a preparation taking place. We go through a process of preparation, and during that process, it’s a matter of pondering or cherishing what He said in your heart. Remember when Gabriel, the angel, talked to Mary about being the mother of Jesus? She pondered or treasured those things in her heart.
We don’t have to be passive, but we can do what we do in a reflective, meditative way in rest. Resting is about considering what it will be like for that to be fulfilled even before it happens. For example, in Mark 11, it talks about praying, believing you have received, and you will receive. That is what it’s like to ponder what God says in your heart—you are effectively incubating it.
You are the incubator, creating the conditions that bring about the pregnancy, so to speak, for that word to come into reality. You can’t rush pregnancy. You don’t want it to be premature. You want to be ready. Therefore, nurturing yourself, as you would during pregnancy—eating the right food, getting enough sleep, and so on—is all part of preparation.
When it comes to seeing, God will show you how to do that when you’re ready. He’s preparing you for it, and there may be other people, situations, or things that aren’t in place yet. Trust in what He’s saying, nurture it, incubate it, and grow it inside you until it’s ready to manifest. Stay in a place of rest.
However, you don’t have to be passive. The meditation process involves picturing and engaging it in your heart so that you are living in the reality of it even before it has physically manifested. That’s the key. How you do that is important. There’s nothing wrong with calling things that are not as though they are, but it’s about your attitude rather than trying to make it happen. You’re realising the fulfilment of the promise.
For me, instead of declaring that something is going to take place, I adopt an attitude of thankfulness and gratitude for its reality. By creating an atmosphere of thanksgiving and joy around it, I feel joyful and live in the future, in a way, while still being present. This approach keeps me grounded and positive as I engage with the reality of what God has promised.
If you sense opposition—things hindering or stopping—you can seek to understand what it is. If it’s something in you, ask God to deal with it. If it’s external, look into that. Generally, though, stay in rest and approach the reality of the promise with positivity and trust. Keep a positive attitude, set a positive intention, and allow your whole way of thinking to align with living in the reality of the promise so it can manifest.
Be open to whatever God does in the preparation process. This will help you come to a place of peace, joy, and love, trusting God for His protection, provision, and blessing. When the timing is right—God’s timing, not ours—you will see the fulfilment of what He has promised. We can’t force the timing. If you’re trying to force it, you’re likely acting out of anxiety, fear, or worry. Instead, stay in a place of rest and trust. Do whatever the Father shows you to do as you move forward.
The closer you are to the Father’s heart, the easier it becomes to sense His desire to bless you and work things out for you. He is a good God who wants to bless you and bring His goodness into your life.
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