LATER
Today's reading: Jeremiah 40-43

"Ten days later, the Lord gave his reply to Jeremiah." Jeremiah 42:7 NLT

Later-at some time subsequent to a given time.

For a gal whose prayers end with 'amen' and an expectation for God to jump up and do for me what I've requested, this stopped me in my tracks.

Oh, it's not that He can't.

It's not that He doesn't, on occasion.

It is just a very black and white reminder that even for the greatest of God's folks, there is a waiting.

Yes, even for one for whom God has named a book of the Bible.

For one who is a prophet.

For one who is know for his praying skills.

I needed the reminder that God always hears--but that His answers come ONLY when He deems them ready to be presented, me ready to accept the answer and when He will be most glorified by them.