God's time is not our time
Hennie Symington

"Whatever you ask in my name, I do, that the Father through the Son may be glorified. If you call me anything in my name calling, I will do it. "John 14:14

We don’t generally like waiting. Our motto is: The sooner the better. We want things done now. We even get impatient with computers sending message at lightning speed for not doing it fast enough. Fast food is our daily bread and heaven help you if you keep someone waiting at the traffic light.
                       

When we want something, we want it now. So when God sometimes says “not yet" it sounds to our ears like "never". In our minds God’s promises will only come to pass at the end of time. For us that means “never”, while we forget about the many promises of God that have already been fulfilled in our time.

Promises that have already come to pass:

In our own lives here and now the following promises are fulfilled daily:
Forgiveness of sin faster than an sms

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John. 1:9
God's nature and character remain steadfast -
For I am the LORD, I change not; Malachi. 3:9a

God will never forsake us.
… and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew. 28:20 (KJV)
God sends His Holy Spirit to dwell within us:
The Spirit is the guarantee that we shall receive what God has promised his people, and this assures us that God will give complete freedom to those who are his. Ephesians 1:14
We are God’s family:
Because of his love God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his sons and daughters Ephesians 1:5
He answers our prayers and takes care of our needs:

If God clothes the grass of the field, which today and tomorrow is burned, so decorated, how shall He not for you, O ye of little faith? Matthew 6: 30
He assures us of salvation

…and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28
He gives us spiritual gifts:

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4

He gives us peace of mind:

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians. 4:7

However, the greatest promise that God has fulfilled in living memory is that He sent his Son to reconcile mankind with God.
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,

    And they shall call his name Emmanuel… Matthew 1:23

Enjoy Christmas with gratitude and joy for all God’s promises which have been fulfilled in your lifetime and his greatest gift ever, the birth of Christ.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, forgive me when I’m quick to point out promises that have not yet come to pass, but slow to acknowledge the many promises that are fulfilled in my life every day. Amen