Always On Time
“…and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that they would seek God, if perhaps they might feel around for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and [exist…” Acts 17: 26-28, NASB A wise man I have always respected once said, “There are no emergencies in the Kingdom of God”. His name was (is) Derek Prince, who passed on to glory in 2003. For me, he was one of the best Bible teachers I have ever known. He would teach the Word of God in ways I and others could fully understand. Thank you, Derek. As I listened to the wonderful worship song by Elevation Worship, “Always On Time”, thinking back to what I have been taught, our Lord God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, proved that there are no emergencies in the Kingdom of God, and they truly, the Holy Trinity, are always on time. When there seems to be an emergency, or even a time of indecision or “nothing happening”, the Lord proves He has us right in the palm of His hand. He has always been on time when I needed some encouragement, a decision made, a way to go when the going looked bleak, the seemingly impossible, “never going to happen” moments. And I know you have had those times too. As you look back, you can say “Yes, You were there.” Right? Our Good Lord has always been faithful. He can be no other. He can do no other. He knows all, sees all, will give faith for all, as we call on His Name. We will find, as we seek Him, the amazing Lord He is, the One Who is worthy of our life that we give to Him, that He has the best for us. And as we offer up our life to Him in faith and trust, we can know His will for us more fully. And later we will look back and say, “You were always on time.” “Never been a minute, never been a moment, that You weren’t in it. There’s never been a time that You didn’t see me through God, so I worship You.” (Some of the lyrics to the noted song as sung by Bello Cordero. I share the full lyrics below.) Trust Him. Continually give yourself to Him. The One Who loves you is always on time.
Ahava (love) and Shalom (peace),
Steve Martin
Love For His People Ministry P.O. Box 1113 Pineville, North Carolina 28134 USA
Message #18 in my series (2025): “Always On Time" – Sept. 27, 2025
Lyrics of “Always On Time”, Elevation Worship, as sung by Bella Cordero.
Lyrics: “I remember how You provided, how You held me through the night. I remember how You sustained me when You stepped in to save my life.
If I knew then what I know now I would be still, and let You work it out. Jesus, I was tossed in the water, but I never went under. You were always on time. Jesus, when I went through the fire. You were right there beside me. You were always on time.
You are always, always, always on time. I remember how You carried me when I couldn’t take a step. I remember how You loved me when I couldn’t love myself. There’s never been a day, never been a minute, never been a moment that You weren’t in it.
There’s never been a time that You didn’t see me through God, so I worship You.”
Written by Steven Furtick, Jonathan Smith, Pat Barrett, Leeland Mooring ©Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, Cashagamble Jet Music / Be Essential Songs, Housefires, Sounds / Capitol CMG Genesis, Little Ruddy Fellow Songs CCLI# 7235820 | 
