It Could Happen

Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame.... (Psa. 25:3 ESV)

One of the most adorable and memorable quotes in the movie, "Angels in the Outfield", is made by JP, an African American foster kid. He says against challenging and insurmountable odds, "it could happen". In spite of this kid's social condition and perpetual disappoints, he still has faith and expectation that something good can happen. While waiting to be adopted his mantra is "it could happen".

Those of us who are waiting on the Lord to do the simple or even the unbelievable must think "it could happen". The psalmist David, the one to whom psalm twenty five is attributed believed that things could happen. He said those who wait on the Lord will never be ashamed, disgraced or disappointed. Eugene Peterson in the message bible in essence states that believers who wait on the Lord will not be embarrassed neither will their enemies get the best of him or her. In other words, the naysayers, doubters or haters will not get the last laugh or be able to witness public humiliation of the righteous.

You, the believer can confidently trust and hope in the Lord and believe that God will come through if it is according to God's will. Waiting for God to fulfill God's promises is not a waste of your time. The apostle Paul verified God's promises to be yes and amen (2 Cor. 1:20). Put differently, you can count on God.

King David clearly confirms that waiting on God is well worth it. His journey to the kingship of Israel was long and arduous. It was several years before Samuel's prophecy (that David would be king) was realized (see 1 Sam 16). But throughout the process David knew that it was going to happen. His faith was tried and opposed but he waited until the Lord prepared a table for him and elevated him to king in front of all his enemies (see 2 Sam 3 and 5).

So, go on trust God for the simple and the incredible. We will never be hurt by leaning and depending on God. God will always keep God's word because God can't lie or deceive God's children (Num 23:19). Though what we are waiting on may be delayed, it will not be denied. There is an appointed time for all that we prayed for to come to pass (see Hab.2).

Therefore, do not hesitate to tell everybody with assurance and determination "It Could Happen" or better yet It Will Happen.

Prayer: Lord thank you that my faith in you is steadfast and immovable and that I can trust you for the small and big. You have never disappointed me and I'm certain you never will. You cause all things to work together for my good because I love you (Rom 8:28). In Jesus' Name. Amen



God's Peace and Good Journey!
+t. anthony bronner