Trust God's Timing

I received some news that made me sad and disappointed today.  I felt as though what I had hoped for was now not going to happen.  Then God brought the story of Lazarus into my path.  It was a great reminder of God's timing.  We often times give up on God before He has even begun.  We put our expectations in the forefront rather than seeking God first.  Then, when our expectations aren't met, we are left with our own hopelessness.  These are the moments where God is really at work, but if we take the side of the Jews in the Lazarus story, we find ourselves wanting to get rid of Jesus.  In leaving Jesus behind, we will miss the glory he is planning to show.  I was challenged with that today.  Did I walk away from Jesus today when I received the sad news and allow myself to go into a hopeless state?  A little bit, which disappoints me.  I was going to miss the glory!  But, as always, God was faithful.  He walked me into a youth group lesson that reminded me His timing is perfect.  I just need to trust.