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  WHY HE DELAYS
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: God's delays are not due to caprice or neglect, but rather due
to His love and desire to provide what is best for us.

Topics: "Divine Timing", "God's Love and Care"
Scripture References: Psalm 139:17, Isaiah 30:18, Hebrews 12:6

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F.B. Meyer explores the theme of divine delays in his sermon 'Why He
Delays,' emphasizing that God's waiting is not due to favoritism,
neglect, or denial. He reassures us that God treats each individual
according to their unique needs and circumstances, demonstrating His
love and care. Meyer illustrates that God's delays are purposeful,
allowing blessings to accumulate and be more impactful when they arrive.
He reminds us that we are cherished by God, who never forgets us, and
that His timing is always perfect for our growth and benefit.

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"Therefore will the LORD wait...wait for him"

(Isa. 30:18).

He does not delay because of any caprice. We must not think that heaven
has favorites, who are always served first. There is no partiality or
favoritism with our Father. He chastens those whom He loves. The first
come last. Each is dealt with according to his own merits, and on the
ground of the peculiar necessities of his case.

He does not delay because of any neglect. A woman may forget her sucking
child, but our Saviour cannot forget us. We are graven as with a point
of the rugged nail on the palms of his hand. We are his babes, needing
hourly attention; the members of His body fed by His constant life; the
constituent parts of His Bride, whom He nourishes and cherishes as
Himself. Sooner might His right hand forget its cunning than he not
count us above His chief joy.

He does not delay because He denies. Our heart sometimes so interprets
His dealings; but they do not really mean what our timorous faith reads
into them. The remittance is not sent as asked; yet that does not prove
that it is not there in our name, but only that it is being kept at
interest, accumulating till it reach a higher figure and be more of
service, because coming at a time of greater need. No! His delays are
the children of his love. He waits that He may be gracious, He dams up
the current, that by holding it back it may become a swifter, fuller
stream.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/why-he-delays/
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