Perfect Timing

My Dan's USMC Graduation, Parris Island, 2004

"'It shall be WHEN you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, THEN you shall act promptly. for then the Lord will have gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.' Then David did so, just as the Lord had commanded him..." (2 Sam. 5:24-25a)

     In 2004, from the sideline bleachers of the Parris Island drill field, we sat in awe of the company of new Marines who, after only weeks of training, executed a step-perfect march in flawless timing.
     Just as David inquired of the Lord before EVERY battle, we must inquire of the Lord before

Illustration from Secrets of Shiloh

EVERY step of our endeavors. For two weeks, I've held back submitting a questionnaire to my Secrets of Shiloh publicist until today, when I believe the Lord said, "NOW!"
          God's plans are great, His instructions are worthy to be obeyed, and His timing is always, always perfect. What's on your "to do" list today? NEVER assume. Inquire of the Lord! Then move in His perfect timing!