Have you heard the song that says, “He may not come when you want Him, but He’s always on time?” Do you sing it? Have you ever stopped to think about that song? Is it scriptural? These are the types of questions, a person who walks by faith must ask. There are scriptures that warn us to be aware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is really just a way to tell us to be aware of things that seem godly, but actually minimize the power of God.
You may be thinking there are scriptures in the Bible where God did not deliver the people when they wanted it. For example, the children of Israel in slavery in Egypt and you would be correct. However, here is something to consider: God told Abraham that his descendents would be enslaved for 430 years and at exactly 430 years, God delivered them. So who did God tell that you had to be bondage to debt, sickness, or a bad relationship for a certain period of time? Furthermore, when Jesus came He told us that He came to preach this acceptable year of the Lord. The acceptable year of the Lord refers to the year of Jubilee. In the Old Testament, every seven years was a year of deliverance, when they people were set free from everything bad. Jesus told us that what once happened every seven years was now available daily to all who would believe.
So why are so many people in bondage? The answer is simple…they don’t believe (because of a lack of knowledge or a refusal to accept the truth) that Jesus has ALREADY delivered them. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the expression of God in the earth. In other words, Jesus displayed the Father’s heart towards humanity. Can you find a place in scripture where Jesus made someone wait for deliverance? No you can’t. Do you want to know why? Those days are over with!
You and I have a better covenant! We are entitled to all of the natural blessing of Abraham as well as the spiritual rebirth through Christ. This means that we don’t have to stay bound! We are redeemed from all of the works of the enemy! What are the works of the enemy - sickness, disease, poverty, depression, bad relationships and anything else steals, kills and destroys. (Gal. 3:13-14, John 10:10)
Let’s look at these two scriptures:
“Now listen to me: You're a hardheaded bunch and hard to help. I'm ready to help you right now. Deliverance is not a long-range plan. Salvation isn't on hold. I'm putting salvation to work in Zion now, and glory in Israel." Isaiah 46:12 (Message)
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
I love that it says, “Deliverance is not a long range plan” and “The Word of God is quick” According to the dictionary, quick means “prompt, able to move with speed, keenly responsive.”
We need to change our view of God. When we are in trouble God doesn’t just sit back and wait to help us. In fact, Psalm 46:1 tells us that God is a very present help in the time of trouble. Many people think that when they are in trouble, they have to call God and wait on Him to come, but the Bible tells us that He is present in trouble. How is that possible? God dwells in us through His Spirit so He doesn’t have to come down from heaven to rescue us! Isn’t that good news?
So could it be that is has taken so long to receive healing, debt freedom or family restoration because our view of God is incorrect? What happens if you realize that God is with you now, longing to help you? What happens if you begin to study the Word and it becomes real to you that God loves you and has already provided deliverance for every problem you could ever be presented with? I think your life would change!
