Tomorrow’s Old Testament reading introduces us to Abram (he’ll be Abraham later).  In a dramatic and typically biblical scenario, God calls Abram to leave his homeland and his family and go to the place God has prepared for him.  Not only that (but wait, there’s more!), God will make Abram a great nation, he will bless his name, and he will be a blessing to others.  Abram’s response?   “Ok.”

Abram didn’t realize he wasn’t in the ‘divine drive-thru’ and that those promises wouldn’t necessarily be ready for him as he drove around the corner.  God was true to his word (as God always is), but everything didn’t happen right away.  Alas, the distinction between our time and God’s time.

Perspective is a spiritual gift.  Having the ability to see the grander picture, even for a second, is to be cherished.  That’s why I think so many intimate encounters with God happen on mountains and hills.  From the summit you can see so much more of the landscape – literally and spiritually.  From there, perhaps we have more of an understanding of kairos – God’s time.

How long have you been waiting for promises?  Don’t be discouraged.

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