Get Your Music on Amazon!
Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!

JFH Devotionals by J.M. Farro


Our Destiny and Its Timing


"Lord, I have chosen You alone as my inheritance. You are my prize, my pleasure, and my portion. I leave my destiny and its timing in Your hands." - Psalm 16:5 TPT

On my way to a doctor's appointment one afternoon, I was driving in heavy traffic and sensed the Holy Spirit leading me to pray a very specific way, in addition to my usual travel prayers. "Lord, protect me and my vehicle from reckless and distracted drivers." A moment later, a man in the car behind me hit my vehicle's bumper with his own. Before I could react, I sensed the Spirit of God telling me, "Keep calm and pray for the other driver." As I obeyed, I saw in my rearview mirror that the other vehicle sustained no damage, and I knew in my heart that my own car was also unharmed. I find it interesting that this Passion Translation emphasizes the words "and its timing" when it talks about leaving our destiny in God's hands. I believe that throughout the ages, it has been human nature to try to make things happen, rather than wait upon the Lord for His guidance and intervention. I also believe that in modern times, it is even more difficult to wait for God to act on our behalf.

For example, I couldn't help but notice a post on social media last night, where a middle-aged man was suddenly single again, and he asked for advice concerning how to meet someone new. Most of the people recommended dating apps that they or their loved ones had positive experiences with. Only one or two people advised him to just go about living his life, waiting for God's timing and best for him. I am not saying that I am for or against dating apps. What I am saying is that today, we have more ways of getting ahead of God's timing and will for us than ever before. That means that there are more opportunities for us to be disappointed and disillusioned than ever before.

The author of this psalm, King David, knew the value of leaving his "destiny and its timing" in God's hands. When King Saul was hunting him down and trying to kill him for many years, David refused to try to take the throne before it was God's timing for him to do so. The Lord rewarded him by putting a crown on his head, and making him one of the greatest kings in all of history.

The next verse in this psalm reads: "Your pleasant path leads me to pleasant places. I'm overwhelmed by the privileges that come with following You, for You have given me the best!" (Psalm 16:6 TPT) David experienced the "pleasant places" and "privileges" that come with "following" God and His divine plans, and he received His "best" as a result. You and I can receive God's best, too - when we leave our destiny and its timing in His hands!

Prayer: Lord, please remind me often that it is by faith AND PATIENCE that I will receive the fulfillment of Your promises. (Hebrews 6:12) Teach me how to walk with You closely throughout each day, being sensitive and obedient to Your voice all the way. By an act of my will, I choose to leave my destiny and its timing in Your hands. Thank You that as I cooperate with You and Your plans for me, You will give me Your absolute BEST!

- J. M. Farro

 

go to main Devotionals page
go to Devotionals archive

 

 

                 
Try Pop Culture Coffee!

Search JFH



This Friday, June 13, 2025
ALBUMS
Coqui Death to Your Ego - EP [DREAM]
iNTELLECT, Philip Anthony The Commission - EP [Polished Arrow]
King's Hammer To Speak In Tongues - EP [Rottweiler]
Brandon Lake King Of Hearts [Provident]
Gileah Taylor I Call This One - EP [Velvet Blue]
Gileah Taylor I Call This One DEMOS - EP [Velvet Blue]
War of Ages Eternal (15th Anniversary Edition) [Facedown]

SINGLES
Alexxander Suma - Single [Reach]
Gracie Binion Not Our First Dance - Single [BEC]
CalledOut Music Worthy of It All - Single [Integrity]
Chosen Road You’ve Already Won - Single [Thoroughbred]
Drenae Ride Or Die - Single [Syntax]
EJ Swavv Deep End - Single [Syntax]
Equippers Worship Garment of Praise - Single [DREAM]
Will Kellum Joy - Single [Syntax]
Keyodis Georgia's Only Son - Single [Charon Collective]
Mainstream Worship Near - Single [DREAM Worship]
Steven Malcolm One You (feat. Parris Chariz) - Single [Curb]
New Christian Order, outr.cty & Prodi Da Prodigal Violence (ft. International Show & Q-Flo) - Single [Syntax]
No Vain Glory A Psalmist's Prayer - Single [Syntax]
Of The Land You've Met Me - Single [BEC]
Hunter Plake Circles (feat. Ryan Ellis) - Single [BEC]
PRXM & Kei Harris No Parts - Single [Syntax]
Red Rocks Worship Faithful Father - Single [Provident]
Jeremy Rosado Keep Holding On - Single [Capitol CMG]
Jordy Sam Dramatics - Single [Syntax]

Next Friday, June 20, 2025
ALBUMS
Dan Bremnes The Hero - EP [Curb]
Dan Dean More [StowTown]
The Swirling Eddies Let's Spin! (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]
The Swirling Eddies Outdoor Elvis (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]
The Swirling Eddies Zoom Daddy (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]
Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor The Miracle Faith Telethon: 35th Anniversary Ed (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]

SINGLES
bodie GOOD OLD DAYS - Single [Provident]
KingsPorch You Can Have it All - Single [BEC]
Rhymes in Harmony In His Presence - Single [Syntax]
Jordan St. Cyr Circles (feat. Riley Clemmons) - Single [BEC]

VINYL
IRONWRATH Master Storyteller (Double Vinyl Gatefold) Vinyl [Girder]



For all release dates, click here!
 

Check out depositphotos for royalty free images