DEVOTION ~ NOT YET!

Theme: Not Yet! 

Text: John 7:6-9

6 Then Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it that its works are evil. 8 You go up to this feast. I am not yet going up to this feast, for My time has not yet fully come.” 9 When He had said these things to them, He remained in Galilee.

In yesterday's devotion we saw the pretentious move made by the brothers of Jesus. We are continuing today on Jesus' response to their suggestion. Dear beloved in the Lord, if you know what you're about, you will know just when to take the rightful step. Jesus knew His time for everything that concerns Him and so said,  “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready." Yes, the last of the flesh always creates an ever ready room for anything. But they that are led by the Holy Spirit, walks in His Will. You will be hated for choosing to walk God's way but be encouraged that's the best decision to make. 

Do not hasten to make decisions you've not thought through well. Know when it is appropriate to take action and when not to. It will guide you in life. Commit your ways to the Lord and He will direct your path. God is never too early or too late in any situation. He is always on time. Your companions should always walk in the will of God not their itinerary. Decline any invitation that's not in line with God's purpose for your life.

Prayer: O God of ages, guide me by the power of the Holy Spirit to walk in Your kairos in all that I do. Grant be the strength and grace to know when it is time and when it not yet time. Help me make the rightful decision all to Your glory I pray in Jesus' name. AMEN!