I’m sure every chef on the planet, every kitchen cook can concur that it would be nice if a dish or dessert, entree or cake would take no time to bake, that they could simply put something in the oven and, poof, it’d be ready instantly.

But as we all know, that’s not the world in which we live.  No, cooking (and virtually everything else) takes time.

Furthermore, the leftover “caked-on crud” in the prepping pan can be practically impossible to remove instantly, whereas – yep, you got it – a little time submerged in sink-water makes it fall off on its own.

Similarly, the Bible TAKES TIME to fully “perform its work” in us…

• “…the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13c)

… and the fruit of the Spirit isn’t fully grown overnight or in a week or year or even decade, it’s literally a lifelong  process and pursuit and prize.  (And promise!)

So when you become cognizant of “caked-on crud” of some sin in your life and confess it (quickly = best), please understand in advance that the effects  of said sin and ensuing spiritual scars certainly will take time to be removed.

Just like the post-meal pots and pans in your sink.

Just like the field in front of my home (still) buried by snow and ice.  (Nice progress since yesterday but still needs another day or two… see what I mean?!)

If it takes time to turn batter into a cake, how much more for sorry, sinful, sinning sinners like us to realize the very righteousness of God?

Which is one reason that PATIENCE is such a crucial quality in life and, indeed, is the fruit of the Spirit.

• “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” (Galatians 5:22a)

Yes, it’s best to confess our sins right away, as soon as we see one lurking in our life, but give God time to transact the healing and restore full-force fellowship and faith… not because He needs either but because we  need both.

 

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