In Defense of Rhythm

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.  [1 Cor 14:33].   Now this verse context has to do with the worship service.   You see structure and coherence in everything God created.  The migration patterns of the animals with their beneficial instincts are one example.  Our family institutions which protect the vulnerable woman in pregnancy and early childrearing are  just another example of God's wisdom in action.

One of the sweetest whispers that I get from God is "You are not late."   That worry creeps into so many situations.  Picking up the children from school.  Getting chores done around the house.  I have this anxiety that I am behind schedule.  Being led by the Spirit is not an every day thing yet.  I still love my agenda.  When I am being led by God, there is a pacing to it.  There is rhythm.  It is recognition of this ordered, structured wisdom that is in part my evidence that God is in something.  My instinctual efforts to hurry it up, to double check the clock prompt God to reassure me that His timing is spot on.   I am not late.

WIsdom is not only what we should do or who we should do it with, but when something should ideally happen. Eccles 3:1 "  There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. "   Staying in your season protects you. Moses was the appointed leader of the Israelites.  He killed the Egyptian thinking that the Hebrews would rally to his leadership.  Their reply? “Who made you ruler and judge over us?"  It was 40 years or so later before Moses would be promoted by God to lead the Israelites from their captivity.

God may start small.  Zech.  4:8 "After that, the Word of God came to me: "Zerubbabel started rebuilding this Temple and he will complete it. That will be your confirmation that God-of-the-Angel-Armies sent me to you. Does anyone dare despise this day of small beginnings? They'll change their tune when they see Zerubbabel setting the last stone in place!" Going back to the vision, the Messenger-Angel said, "The seven lamps are the eyes of God probing the dark corners of the world like searchlights."


However God leads you, it has a rhythm...pattern and order.   In what situations have you felt His touch?  It is the specifics that make it clear.  Please share your encounter with God with us!