Daily Devo

God's Timing

By: Lola Oni

Friday, October 10, 2025

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning." Daniel 2:20-21

The impact "proper timing" has on our lives can be huge, and it must always be taken into consideration. The world around us might appear to be running on its own schedule, but God holds times and seasons in His hands. When we have faith in God and trust Him with the affairs of our lives, He will make everything beautiful in His perfect timing.

Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:15-16 (NLT)

Being at the right place at exactly the right moment isn't always guaranteed. Our pathway through life is comprised of peaks and valleys, and our "location" is usually not something we can control. But if we're following Jesus' Christ, the Lord is orchestrating our steps, and we are part of His divine order. We won't always know what the next moment holds, but our confidence is in God, not our circumstances. He is our faithful God that will never forget us, and He holds every moment of our lives in His mighty hands.

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:23-24 (NLT)

Trusting God means submitting to His authority. Trusting God keeps our footsteps aligned with His will. Trusting God means patiently waiting for His perfect timing. If a season of waiting has you frustrated, ask God to sustain you and give you His peace. During life's valleys, in those rough, difficult, times, don't despair... pause, and take a moment to remember God's faithfulness like the Psalmist did (Psalm 37:25).

If the trials of life have drained your faith, ask God to rebuild and restore it. Don't feel guilty, we all have moments where our stored faith seems to be running low. When life gets challenging, stay encouraged by remembering some of the many blessings God has given you. If nothing comes to mind, reflect on the moment Jesus saved you!

God's goodness never fails! He has promised to bless you, and He is the same, yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8).