For the vision is for an appointed time, though it tarry, wait for it, it would not tarry. (Paraphrased)
“Wait” in Habakkuk 2:3 is indicative of stability regardless. Truth is, God’s promise(s) doesn’t manifest magically.
Matter of fact, with God, it’s often a journey with bumps designed to test character and validate the individual’s election by Grace among other things.
People who arrive at a fame or fortune delivered on a platter, often lack the ability to sustain it.
The concept “election by grace” isn’t a walk in the park because every divine selection requires a stewarding. And storms are one of the channels through which a man elected by Grace is processed, proven, certified, and further elevated.
This process is repeated for every one on a journey with God but at different degrees.
Time won’t permit us to capture all the relevant examples here but I could point you to few. David for instance.
He started off in what appeared as an underdog emerging as God’s elect. But when he showed up before Saul and ultimately Goliath, we caught a glimpse of his résumé or should I say, storm experiences.
To be continued…
Prayer: Dear Lord, grant me the grace to be stable enough to make You proud always.
References: Proverbs 24:10: Hebrews 11:8-12, Hab 2:3; I Sam 16 & 17
©️Victor Ogungbe 2022
