The Delayed Gift

In this Advent season, we are looking at men and women who chose to follow a difficult calling from God and then gifts that came through their obedience. This week, we learn about Simeon and Anna and their "Delayed Gift." There are processes that take place in our times of waiting that grow our character, expand our ability to trust & help us let go of our need to control the outcomes of things. If we can live in a rhythm of surrender to God and continue to listen for His voice, the delayed gifts of God cause beautiful things to happen within us that even prepare us to receive the gifts that we long for, and keep our focus toward Heaven. Can we learn to lean into the spaces between "now" and "not yet?"