Yesterday, I was clicking through and listening to sound files stored on my handheld digital recorder. Usually when I get song ideas, I sing into the small, silver, rectangular-shaped device so I won’t forget the lyrics or melody.
It was really nice to hear some of the tunes that had slipped from my memory.
Well, when I clicked on file No. 10, which was recorded in 2009 originally, a broad smile covered my face. But it wasn’t the sound of my own voice that made me chuckle with delight. Instead, I heard the squeaky voice of my youngest son Kaleb, who was 3 years old at the time, singing, “I Know Who I Am” from Israel Houghton & New Breed’s “A Deeper Level” live album—one of my all-time favorites.
My baby boy’s speech wasn’t very well developed then, so Kaleb’s pronunciations of the words were a little off.
When he said “Jesus,” it sounded more like “Chee-Juh.” And when the recorder captured him telling me, “Let me sing the song,” to the untrained ear, it would seem like he was saying, “Yet me ting-tong.”
His baby talk was so cute then, although it took him a longer time than expected for his speech to mature. Of all the Hobbs children, Kaleb’s verbal communication improved most gradually.
For some reason (Doctor’s aren’t sure why.), it took him a while to grasp language concepts. Mastering the art of stringing words together to formulate cohesive sentences was quite the challenge for my boy. Even with speech exercises and proven techniques, for a period of time, his ability to enunciate didn’t get any better.
These days, however, the fact that his speech was a long time coming is inconsequential. Kaleb talks fluidly, always jabbering away, something that makes his longtime speech struggle seem like ages ago.
Looking retrospectively, I see that was just a phase he went through, albeit a long one.
In life, we all go through our own phases, those periods of time when we just have to wait. No matter what we try, how spot-on our technique, or how diligently we apply expert strategies or best practices, sometimes, delays happen.
Such is life.
But the good news is that delays are only temporary. While we cannot determine the exact length of time they will last, we know most assuredly, they won’t last always.
So if you’re experiencing slower than desired progress, don’t be discouraged. Your time of manifestation will come.
To remind you of this, I’m stirring a very popular and profound scripture into your daily cup of inspiration. It’s found in Habakkuk 2:3 NKJV and says, For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
When you drink down the contents of your cup, you will be empowered to wait on God with unwavering expectation. You won’t be discouraged by the delay, but you will be patient, positive, and poised to receive the promise.
No matter how long it takes, you can be confident that the God we serve cannot lie. If He said it, He will make good on His word.
Guaranteed.
Now let’s pray.
Father, I thank You for reminding me that delay is not denial. Whenever I become weary from waiting on manifestation in my life, help me remember that although Your timetable cannot be predicted, Your character can. You are unchanging and unable to lie. You are my God and always faithful to keep Your promises! Because I know this, I will thank You in advance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As always, thanks for reading and until next time... may today's cup of inspiration uplift, encourage, and empower you!
