In Due Time – Trusting the Process of 1 Peter 5:6

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)

There’s something about waiting that tests us like nothing else. We pray, we believe, and we do our best to stay hopeful—but when the clock keeps ticking and nothing seems to change, doubt starts whispering. Did God forget me? Is this ever going to happen?

That’s when 1 Peter 5:6 becomes more than a Bible verse—it becomes an anchor.

The Power of Humility

Peter begins with a call to humility: “Humble yourselves...” This isn’t weakness. It’s not giving up. Humility is strength under control. It’s saying, “God, I trust You more than I trust myself.”

To humble yourself under God’s mighty hand means placing every part of your life under His authority: your timing, your goals, your pain, your dreams. It’s trusting that even when you can’t see what He’s doing, His hand is strong enough to hold you and His heart is kind enough to care for you.

What Does “In Due Time” Really Mean?

That little phrase—“in due time”—is easy to overlook but full of promise.

It means:

• There is a set time for your breakthrough.

• God is never late, even when it feels like it.

• He sees the bigger picture—and is working all things for your good (Romans 8:28).

Your “due time” might not match your deadline, but it’s far better. God isn’t just concerned about your destination, He’s preparing your character along the way.

Why We Can Trust His Timing

• Because He sees what we don’t – He knows what’s coming. He’s protecting us from things we can’t yet understand.

• Because He works in seasons – Just like a seed takes time to grow before it bears fruit, so do we.

• Because His hand is mighty – The same hand that formed the stars is guiding your life. That’s a hand you can trust.

Your Job? Stay Humble.

When you’re overlooked, misunderstood, or waiting longer than expected—stay humble. When you want to take control, force an outcome, or make things happen in your own strength—stay humble.

Humility says, “God, I surrender to Your will. I trust Your hand. I trust Your time.”

Final Encouragement

If you’re in a season of waiting, let 1 Peter 5:6 speak peace to your heart. God hasn’t forgotten you. He’s preparing you. And when the time is right, when you’re ready and the moment is ripe, He will lift you up.

Don’t quit before your “due time.” The promotion, healing, breakthrough, or restoration—it's coming. Stay under His hand, and let Him raise you up in His perfect time.