December 19 — "No More Delay"

Today's Reading: Revelation 10

God is never late, never confused, and never stalled. What feels like delay to us is actually purposeful patience in Him—and when His appointed moment arrives, His plan moves forward with unstoppable precision.

In this passage, a mighty angel swears by the eternal Creator that “there would be no more delay.” In the ancient world, an oath like this was the strongest declaration possible—calling on the One who stands outside of time itself. The message isn’t that time suddenly evaporates, but that God’s redemptive plan has reached a decisive turning point. The “mystery of God” speaks of His long-unfolding purpose: confronting evil, vindicating righteousness, and fully establishing His kingdom through Christ. What prophets long foresaw is now accelerating toward completion. Heaven is declaring that history isn’t drifting—it’s being directed.

For modern Christ-followers, this lands right where we live. We exist in the tension of waiting. We pray, hope, persevere, and sometimes wonder if God has hit pause. Revelation 10 reminds us that God’s silence is not absence, and His patience is not indecision. He is working on a timetable far wiser than ours. When He says there will be no more delay, it means He has not overlooked the suffering church, our heartfelt prayers, or our cries for justice. God’s purposes will be fulfilled—fully, finally, and faithfully.

Imagine a marathon runner approaching the final mile. The pace has been steady, exhausting, even discouraging at moments. But suddenly the crowd thickens, the finish banner appears, and everything shifts. The runner doesn’t slow—he surges. Revelation 10 is that moment in redemptive history. God is telling His people, “The finish line is in sight. What I promised is about to be fulfilled.”

So what do we do with this? We stop living as if God is behind schedule. We exchange anxiety for trust and impatience for endurance. We remain faithful in obedience, bold in witness, and steady in hope, even when outcomes seem slow. There’s a deep peace that comes when you realize you’re not waiting on God—God is preparing the moment.

May the Lord steady your heart when waiting feels long, strengthen your faith when answers seem delayed, and fill you with quiet confidence that His purposes in your life are right on time. May you live today with hope anchored in eternity, knowing the God who began the work will surely finish it.