The Attributes of God

God's Timing

1. Understanding God's Timing
- God's Sovereignty Over Time: He has made everything beautiful in its time (Ecclesiastes 3:11). God's control over time is
perfect and purposeful.
- Patience in Waiting: Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD (Psalm 27:14). Patience is a virtue
that aligns us with God's timing.
- God's Timing vs. Human Timing: For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways (Isaiah 55:8). God's
timing often differs from our expectations.

Questions:
1. How can recognizing God's sovereignty over time change your perspective on waiting?
2. What are some practical ways to cultivate patience in your daily life?
3. How can you align your plans with God's timing?

2. Biblical Examples of God's Timing
- Abraham and Sarah: God's promise of a son came in His timing, teaching trust and patience (Genesis 21:1-2).
- Joseph's Journey: From slavery to leadership, Joseph's life exemplifies God's perfect timing (Genesis 50:20).
- Jesus' Birth: But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son (Galatians 4:4). The incarnation occurred at the perfect
time.

Questions:
1. How does Abraham and Sarah's story encourage you in your own waiting?
2. What lessons can you learn from Joseph's response to God's timing?
3. How does the timing of Jesus' birth impact your understanding of God's plan?

3. Trusting God's Timing in Trials
- Purpose in Trials: Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds (James 1:2). Trials have a divine purpose.
- Strength in Weakness: My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). God's
timing in trials reveals His strength.
- Hope in God's Promises: For I know the plans I have for you (Jeremiah 29:11). Trusting God's promises provides hope during
trials.

Questions:
1. How can you find joy in trials knowing God's timing is perfect?
2. In what ways can you rely on God's strength during difficult times?
3. How do God's promises sustain you when His timing seems delayed?

4. Responding to God's Timing
- Active Waiting: Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7). Waiting involves active faith and trust.
- Obedience in Waiting: If you love Me, you will keep My commandments (John 14:15). Obedience is crucial while waiting for
God's timing.
- Prayerful Anticipation: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:2). Prayer aligns our hearts
with God's timing.

Questions:
1. How can you practice active waiting in your current situation?
2. What role does obedience play in aligning with God's timing?
3. How can prayer help you anticipate God's timing with gratitude?

5. Living in God's Timing
- Contentment in God's Plan: I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances (Philippians 4:11). Contentment
reflects trust in God's timing.
- Eternal Perspective: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2). An eternal perspective helps us
trust God's timing.
- Faithful Stewardship: Well done, good and faithful servant (Matthew 25:21). Living in God's timing involves faithful
stewardship of our time and resources.

Questions:
1. How can you cultivate contentment in God's timing?
2. What steps can you take to maintain an eternal perspective in your daily life?
3. How can you be a faithful steward of the time and resources God has given you?

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