Haste: Unwillingness to Wait on God (May 8, 2013)

Haste-unwillingness to wait on God for His time. 

In Genesis 16 we read how Abraham and Sarah so desired a child that they took matters into their own hands and timing...these scriptures are written as examples for us. Haste brought bitterness and strife into their lives and, finally, the sending of Hagar and her son into the wilderness.
We may have the ability to accomplish the end result of God's promise, but if we do not take HIS road to arrive at that end result we may create havoc and strife on the way. Receiving the end result is not the only reward - it includes serving obediently, being continually sanctified and knowing Him through the whole process.

Gal 4:4-5 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
The fullness of time: the perfect season; when all things are set into place for God's perfect timing; when the boat is filled with oarsman, merchandise and soldiers; when all tools are gathered and ready for use; when power is made available (Strong's and Thayer's).