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God’s Timing: When the Clock of Heaven Strikes

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Michael Chikamso

2/4/20253 min read

The Weight of Waiting

There is a moment in every believer’s life when waiting feels unbearable. The unanswered prayer. The prolonged suffering. The dream that remains just out of reach. In those moments, the silence of heaven feels deafening, and we wonder, Has God forgotten me?

But what if the waiting isn’t a denial? What if the delay is divine?

A Story of a Man Running Out of Time

In a quiet town, nestled between rolling hills, there was a man named Elias. He had worked for years as a craftsman, known for his skill in carving wood into beautiful designs. But beneath his talent lay a frustration—his business was failing. Customers were dwindling, debts were rising, and the shop his grandfather had built was on the verge of being sold.

Elias had prayed. He had fasted. He had knocked on doors, seeking help, but nothing changed. One evening, as he locked his shop, a deep sense of despair settled over him. “God, how much longer?” he whispered.

That night, a storm raged over the town. The winds howled, shaking the very foundations of the old buildings.

Prayer of the God of Armies

By morning, Elias discovered that the storm had destroyed the shop next to his. As he stood there, an idea struck him—he could use his woodwork to repair the town. Without hesitation, he gathered his tools and started working..

God is never late. When His clock strikes, no force on earth can stop what He has ordained.

Pray With Me

Lord, I surrender my impatience to You. Teach me to trust in Your perfect timing, even when my heart is weary. Break every obstacle that stands between me and Your appointed hour. Let Your plans unfold in my life, bringing glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name, I receive my breakthrough. Amen.

Word spread quickly. People came from every corner, not just for repairs but for his craftsmanship. What seemed like a storm meant for destruction was, in fact, his divine appointment. The business he thought was failing had just found a new purpose.

Elias had wanted success on his terms, in his timing. But God had something greater—a way to make him a light in his community at the appointed hour.

When God’s Clock Strikes

Scripture reminds us that God's timing is never random:

Moses waited 40 years in the wilderness before leading Israel (Exodus 3:1-12).

Hannah wept for a child, and in God’s perfect time, Samuel was born (1 Samuel 1:19-20).

Jesus waited 30 years before stepping into His ministry (Luke 3:23).

Waiting is not wasted time; it is preparation for a purpose greater than we can imagine.

Your Appointed Hour is Coming

What if your delay is not a punishment, but a setup for something extraordinary? What if the storm you fear is actually clearing the way for your breakthrough?