My last article
was about how life doesn’t always make sense. That’s actually normal, but
frustrating. It’s hard when we can’t get immediate results.
In this
Information Age, all of us seek answers or solutions. I don’t know if we’re always prepared for
them, though. We may need to work first on our physical strength, mental
strength, or relationships. It’s hard to move forward if we’re lacking in those
areas.
Truthfully,
we’re all works in progress. Life is constantly changing and expanding; that’s
the nature of it. Setbacks and victories are normal. This is how we learn and
grow.
This
situation can also lead to discomfort and confusion. We especially get baffled
if our realistic dreams don’t come to pass in the expected manner:
- Marriage
- Promotion at work
- Graduation
- Having kids
- Healing
- Crucial information
God really
does give us what we need at the right time. There’s no practical way to speed
up the timetable. Believe me, I’ve tried plenty of times. Without fail, it has
resulted in debt, tears, and misery.
Yellowstone National Park, U.S.A.
This is a 3,500 square-mile wilderness area. It’s a volcanic hot spot
situated mainly in the state of Wyoming. Parts of the park are in the states of
Montana and Idaho, too.
I’ve heard
that top scientists can predict the decade when Yellowstone, which is
essentially a supervolcano, is most likely to blow. This event will make the
eruptions of Mount Saint Helens, Krakatoa, or Vesuvius look like an elementary-school
science project. The whole world will be affected. It will be a game changer of
major proportions.
Do you want to know when it will happen? I
certainly don’t! What would the knowledge do except cause widespread panic? How
does one actually prepare for such a catastrophe, anyways?
On the
bright side, scientists aren’t always right about everything. Sorry, but it’s true.
King David of the Bible
This
ancestor of Jesus Christ was only a young shepherd boy when he was anointed to
be the king of Israel. Obviously, he wasn’t ready to rule at that time. It’s a
huge step from guarding sheep to taking care of an entire country.
David went
through many life changes within the next two decades. He had lots of giants to
slay. At the end of that time, he was finally prepared to be the first king
over a united Israel.
King George VI of England
“It is better to be patient and get
what you desire than to have it thrust upon you when you’re not ready.”—King George
VI, from the Netflix original series, The
Crown
He is the
late father of Queen Elizabeth II. He was the second son of King George V. George
VI only became king because his older brother gave up the throne. I wonder how
prepared this strong man was to lead his country through World War II.
My Conclusion
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity
under the heavens.”—Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
Life is a
process that can’t be rushed. Many events cannot be fully understood or
anticipated. In the meantime, we must accept the triumphs as well as the
sorrows that come our way.
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