When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly. The earth and all its inhabitants are dissolved; I set up its pillars firmly. (Psalm 75:2-3)
In the beginning of the book of Acts, many of Yeshua’s disciples had gathered on the Mount of Olives to hear from Him, probably unaware that He was about to be taken up into Heaven. I say that because the burning question on their mind was, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). It was entirely logical and reasonable that they would ask this question because, for centuries, the same question — the same desire — had been burning in the hearts of their ancestors including Asaph, who asked, “When will You deliver us from the hand of our enemy?”
Notice that the Messiah did not give them a definite time as to when this would happen, only saying that, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority” (Acts 1:7). In other words, God will fulfill His Word and promise in the proper and appointed time. In regard to the restoration and redemption of God’s people, it is not delayed as we might imagine; it has already been determined by the Creator. Furthermore, it will mark the beginning of a renewed world order the likes of which have not been seen since before the fall of Adam. Until then, we who are His people must do what He has commissioned us to do and allow God’s purpose to unfold according to His intentions and wisdom.
When this day does come, there will be righteous judgment and complete justice, something the world is not quite ready for. And it might be that, for the world to be be more welcoming to this transformation, the will and stubbornness of the world’s inhabitants must be, as the psalmist phrased it, “dissolved.” I interpret that to mean, at the appointed time, God will act on behalf of His people and take action against those who have persecuted and oppressed the poor and the righteous. When the nations see this, they will cringe in fear and capitulate, and at that time, the kingdoms of the world will recognize that the Almighty, and He alone, has the authority to rightly govern the earth and its inhabitants.
If this be so, then might we glean from this principle that the same God who has already appointed the day of redemption for the entirety of His people has also appointed the day of your deliverance? Has He not already determined the day for your breakthrough and victory? I believe that is so. But that also means, in the interim, it is incumbent upon us to do those things we know we must and with all our heart. There are seasons and events that are to be determined by God alone and nothing can change that. However, whether we are in the right place at the right time will be determined by whether or not we comply with His will. So then, let’s be compliant with His purpose and timing believing that, in the appointed time, His promise to us will come to pass.
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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