Trusting God's Timjng for your Life by Jacqueline and Marcel Bruff

Beloved

In moments of deep distress or when facing the fragility of our own mortality, the human heart naturally cries out for more time. Like King Hezekiah, who turned his face to the wall and wept bitterly upon hearing of his impending death, we often plead, "O my God, don’t take my life while I am so young!"

Scripture provides a profound framework for understanding these moments—not as signs of abandonment, but as opportunities for divine encounter and inner transformation.

God Hears the Cry of the Suffering

The account in Isaiah 38:5 serves as a powerful testament to the intimacy of God. He told Hezekiah, "I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears." This reminds us that our emotions are not invisible to the Creator. When we feel our time is being cut short, we are invited to bring our raw honesty to Him. God responded to Hezekiah by adding fifteen years to his life, demonstrating that He is the Sovereign over time and the giver of breath.

The Seasons of the Soul

While we may desire a life of perpetual "dancing," Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 reminds us that there is a "time to weep" and a "time to mourn." These seasons are not accidents; they are part of the divine tapestry of human experience. Understanding that every matter has its "season" helps us navigate the "wasting away" of the physical body with the perspective that God is still in control of the calendar.

The Eternal Perspective: Inner Renewal

Perhaps the most comforting promise for the believer is found in 2 Corinthians 4:16. Even when our "outer self" faces decay or illness, our "inner self" is being renewed day by day through Christ Jesus. In Him, there is no such thing as an "untimely" death for the soul that is anchored in eternity. The spirit is being prepared for a glory that far outweighs our temporary afflictions.

Reflection

Take a moment to consider the "tears" you have shed recently. Have you brought them to God with the same boldness as Hezekiah? Trusting in Christ means believing that your days are written in His book before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). Whether He grants a miracle of physical extension or a miracle of spiritual peace, His grace is sufficient for the season you are in.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heavy heart, feeling the fragility of my life. Lord, You know my fears and You have seen my tears. I ask for Your healing touch and for the strength to trust Your perfect timing. If it is Your will, grant me many more years to serve You and love those around me. But above all, renew my inner spirit day by day. Help me to live fully in the season You have placed me in, knowing that my life is held securely in Your hands. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Marcel and Jackie Bruff

@walkgoodinchrist