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Divine Timing

Judith McAllister

West Angeles Church of God in Christ • May 28, 2026 • 32 min

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Summary

In this encouraging message, Dr. Judith McAllister explores the stories of Zacharias, Elizabeth, and Mary in Luke 1 to show that God holds every believer on His flawless timetable. Even when life feels off-schedule, delayed, or surrounding conditions appear difficult, God actively curates every detail for our good and His ultimate glory. By staying faithful in our callings, surrendering our full obedience, and accepting wise mentorship, we can rest confidently in God's perfect timing.

Themes

God's TimingFaithfulnessSurrenderGodly MentorshipDivine Promises

Pastor's Points

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Do not allow fear to cause you to doubt the word of God.

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Difficult conditions around us create the perfect place for God's word and miracles to spring forth.

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Our yes to God will initiate the release of His best for us.

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Sometimes we need to leave our current surroundings so God's promise can be birthed within us.

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Allow the Lord to lead you to a mentor who has already been where you are going and submit to their wisdom.

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Rejoice and know that you are on God's divine timetable.

Key Points

1.
Do not allow fear to cause you to doubt the word of God.
2.
Difficult societal or surrounding conditions are the perfect backdrop for God's word and miracles to spring forth.
3.
Our yes to God initiates the process and release of His very best in our lives.
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Sometimes we must leave our familiar surroundings so that God's promise can be personally birthed and developed within us.
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Allow the Lord to lead you to a godly mentor who has already been where you are trying to go, and submit to their wisdom.
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Rejoice in knowing that you are on God's divine timetable and His timing is always flawless.
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God actively observes our quiet faithfulness in our daily callings and responds at His appointed time when we least expect it.

Sermon Moments

“When we look back at the points in our lives, we will see exactly how the Father was curating the events of our lives for our good and for His glory.”

“Be faithful to your assignment where you are—you never know when God will show up, but He will always show up on time.”

“There are times when you must be quiet and allow the Lord to do the talking for you through how He brings His purpose to reality.”

“A miracle springs forth when the conditions are right for God to get the glory and for people to declare, 'Could nobody do that but God.'”

“When Mary said 'Be it unto me,' that is when Jesus was released from the heavenly realm into the earth.”

“God uses experienced mentors like Elizabeth to help guide and prepare us while His promises mature within us.”

This Week

Remain faithful and diligent in your daily responsibilities, knowing God sees your quiet obedience even when immediate recognition is absent.

Refuse to let fear or lingering doubt undermine what God has spoken over your life in His Word.

Practice quiet humility instead of oversharing or trying to force your own timeline, allowing God to perform the work in His own way.

Give God a complete, unreserved "yes" to His promises, trusting that surrender opens the door for His purpose to materialize.

Be willing to step away from comfortable or familiar surroundings if God calls you into a new environment to mature your faith.

Seek out an experienced, godly mentor who has already walked the spiritual path you are called to travel.

Humble yourself to receive wise counsel and instruction from spiritual leaders and mentors without becoming defensive.

Remember This

God's timing is flawless, and as we remain faithful and obedient, He curates every circumstance to fulfill His promise for our good and His glory.

A Challenge for You

Rejoice and know that you are on God's timetable—He has a divine timing for each and every one of us, so stay ready for when that time comes.

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