Hello Friend,
This will not be long as I did not plan to do it but I believe that this will encourage you.
Exodus 32
26Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, who is on the LORD’s side? Let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.
From the text, we know that it was around the time that Moses went to the mount to fellowship with the Lord but because he delayed in coming down, the children of Israel gathered around Aaron and convinced him to make them gods to lead them. Are you puzzled? I am too however, let’s continue.
Delay, delay, delay. This is only a five-lettered word but its effect cannot till date be numbered.
So what is delay? I love the definition that says it is an inactivity, which results in something being deferred until a later date. It doesn’t say that it is stopped or brought to an end. Whenever there’s inactivity, it is supposed to be a time of rest, a time of refreshing, a time of peace. God spoke to his people through his prophet Jahaziel in 2 Chronicles 20:17 – “You won’t fight this battle. [Instead,] take your position, stand still, and see the victory of the LORD for you, Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be frightened or terrified. Tomorrow go out to face them. The LORD is with you.” In other words, relax; I’ll take care of this one.
A person who’s on the Lord side knows this truth and if you develop this attitude towards delay, you will not be anxious another day of your life. You’ve heard the saying delay does not mean denial and it is true. Here’s another word of encouragement from God’s prophet, Habakkuk.
Habakkuk 2:3
The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurries toward its goal. It won’t be a lie. If it’s delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It won’t be late.
I want you to begin to encourage yourself with this word; say, my vision will happen, certainly, assuredly, definitely, it will happen. Friend, if it’s money especially in this season that we live in– just release your faith through the words you speak – it will happen. Is it a job? Is it your child (ren)? A family member? Whatever it is that you need, just confess that it will happen. It’s only delayed, not terminated. In fact, take a leap of faith and declare it done!
If you read the rest of the chapter and the next, you will notice that eventually, Moses came down. Do you feel like what you are believing God for is far up in the horizon, too distant for your reach; don’t worry, it will come down! Come on; let’s say it together IT WILL COME DOWN, IT WILL HAPPEN!
More on this series:
Who is on the Lord’s side? 2
I Heard a Word 