Wait for the right time

Acts 1.24

Wait for the right time

    Everyone desires to be a leader. In this day and age, people go to any extent to gain leadership and hold on to it. But let’s be assured that true authority comes from God and God alone. It is never wrong to have a desire to be a leader. But the intention must be true and must be part of the big picture. But are we ready to wait for our time.

   

    When the apostles decided to fill the void left by Judas Iscariot, they looked into the best candidates available. This was based on the simple yet so profound criteria they had. One who was with them from the baptism of John to the resurrection of Jesus. Now this was indeed a long time. Generally speaking people with such experience and expertise might not wait with such patience. But Justus and Matthias waited all the while for God’s plan in their life.

   

    You and I sometimes are not willing to wait for our time. Maybe God is taking us through a process. He might be training us to take charge at the right time. Remember leadership is not a hobby or emotional display, but a test of character and the ability to make the right decision at the right time. Let us be able to wait for the right time.