Trust His Timing
We live in a world of countdowns, calendars, and control. We like knowing when things will happen. Whether it’s a job offer, a healing, a breakthrough, or a dream we’ve been praying for—we crave the timeline.
But in Acts 1:7, Jesus tells His disciples something simple yet deeply profound: “You don’t get to know the time. Timing is the Father’s business.” Acts 1:7 (MSG)
And just like that, we’re reminded: we don’t run the clock—God does.
Let’s rewind a little to verses 3–4: “He told them that they were on no account to leave Jerusalem but ‘must wait for what the Father promised.’” Acts 1:3–4 (MSG)
Can you feel the tension in that moment?
Jesus had risen. The excitement was real. The disciples were ready to move—ready to do something. But instead… He told them to wait.
No deadline. No details. Just a promise.
Then, when they asked if now was the time He’d restore the kingdom, Jesus didn't hand them a schedule—He gave them a perspective shift:
You don’t get the calendar. You get the power.
You don’t get control. You get the Spirit.
You don’t get to know when. You get to know Who.
3 Truths to remember when the timing feels unclear:
1. God’s delays are not His denials.
Just because it hasn’t happened yet doesn’t mean it won’t.
His “not yet” is still a yes to what’s best.
2. The right thing at the wrong time is still the wrong thing.
God isn’t just working on what you’re waiting for—He’s working on you while you wait.
3. God is never late. But He’s rarely early.
He moves at the pace of purpose, not pressure.
So what do we do in the meantime—when the answers don’t come, the door hasn’t opened, and the timeline is silent?
We remember this truth: “If it’s not your business to know, it’s your job to trust.”
God doesn’t ask us to carry the calendar—He asks us to carry faith.
The assignment isn’t to figure it out. It’s to follow, even when we don’t know how long the road will be.
Waiting doesn’t mean God is distant. It means He’s developing something worth the wait.
And the best way to trust? Start with a prayer.
Father, help me surrender my timeline. I trust You even when I don’t understand the “when.” I know that if it’s not my business to know, it’s my job to trust. Remind me that You are never late, and that Your plan is better than mine. Fill me with patience, purpose, and peace in the waiting. I believe You’re at work even when I can’t see it. Amen.
Make It Personal
Where are you feeling impatient or unsure of God’s timing right now?
What would it look like to trade your questions for trust today?
Let’s Talk
Have you ever had a “God’s timing” moment—where He came through just when you needed it most? Share your story in the comments or with a friend who might need encouragement in the waiting.
