Are you going through a hard time? The more difficult your circumstances, the longer your situation seems to last.
It’s Not Forever, Just Until
But, for the child of God, whatever you are going through is not forever. It is just “until.”
Your situation might be temporary until the Lord is finished working on you or others through your circumstances, or until He readies you and the world around you so you can move on.
Your situation might be permanent in this world, but it will last only until the Lord takes you home.
Whether you are in a temporary or a permanent spot, there is an end.
Examples of “Until” Times
Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather up the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn.” (Matthew 13:30)
And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. (Luke 1:80)
Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Luke 21:24)
The Lord Uses Your “Until” Times
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
Your temporary situation will be used by God for good, making you more like Christ and bringing glory to God. Determine to trust Him. Determine to tell others of His faithfulness.
A situation that is permanent in this world, for example, disability or terminal illness for yourself or a loved one, will be used by God for good, making you more like Christ and bringing glory to God. Determine to trust Him. Determine to tell others of His faithfulness. (Yes, I know I repeated myself!)
Recognize your situation is not forever, just until. As a child of God, you have hope, knowing He is your loving sovereign and keeps you in His sight. And you know glory awaits when He takes you home to be with Him.
Living in the “Until” Times
Until the Lord acts, be faithful.
Keep your eyes on Him.
Know it is not forever, just until.
Know Almighty God is with you and for you.
Know that your situation gives you opportunities to tell others of His glory.
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. (Revelation 2:10)
Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come. (Revelation 2:25)
