WAITING

Today's reading: Numbers 9-12

"Whether the cloud stayed above the Tabernacle for two days, a month, or a year, the people of Israel stayed in camp and did not move on. But as soon as it lifted, they broke camp and moved on." Numbers 9:22 NLT

I usually sit on quiet Sunday afternoons and fill out my weekly planner for the upcoming days. I pencil in appointments, meal plans, to-do lists and goals I hope to accomplish in the upcoming week.

My planner and I are tight-knit friends. I rarely go anywhere without it. I make no cemented plans without it firmly in my hands!

Interesting fact, I noticed yesterday, it was a year ago this week, I purchased this particular year's planner. So, one might say, I have had in my possession, this particular week, for over a year.

Isn't that a funny thought?

August 23, 2021, has been on our calendars for as long as we can imagine--and yet, either it has seemingly surprised us by how quickly it has arrived, or for some of us has crept up slowly like it was bathed in cold molasses. 

We have never walked a moment in August 23, 2021. Any day, to be specific. And yet, we push God in regards to it. When will it arrive? What will it hold? Will it be all we hope it will be? Will it carry all the answers we are looking for? 

And we thought the Israelites were the impatient, complaining ones?

They were content to wait for His cloud to lead them from one place to the next. Days, weeks, months or years, just to know He was the one leading.

That's the attitude we need in regards to our days.

Whether or not we carry a floral planner in our purse!