My Daily Devotional

Be Patient and Prepared

“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.”
Hebrews 11:7

So often I have been guilty of not being patient enough and doing the proper preparation before I ventured out and committed myself to a task or project, and then have it become a failure and not succeed. I realize that a great concert pianist invests hundred of hours of practice before their concerts. They know that the quality of those many grueling hours of practice will prepare them for their greatest performance. The world champion heavyweight boxer knows that he must prepare himself before he steps into the ring with his opponent. So, for many weeks before his fight, he toils with his morning workout, running and exercise program. When Jesus began His ministry He had waited over thirty years preparing himself. His ministry was a short three and one half years, but His preparation time was thirty years. He was patient and did not begin until He was prepared and ready. The quality of preparation determines the quality of performance. Preparation time is never wasted time. Whatever business you are in it will take time to know your business. It will take time to know your product. It will take time to develop a list of customers and clients. Think about the life of Jesus. He saw hundreds die around Him because of sickness and disease. He saw thousands warped with the traditions and legalism of religious systems. But His time had not come, as He knew that His Father was letting Him grow and preparing Him for what lay ahead. “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” Luke 2:52. I would encourage each of you to be patient and keep your faith and trust in God, as He has great things planned for you and in His time will reveal these plans.