The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease

In the world, we often hear the saying, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." This saying suggests that the loudest or most persistent voices are the ones that receive attention but in God's Kingdom, things work differently. Instead of making noise to get what we want, we are called to pray, trust His timing, and wait in quiet faith.

Jesus demonstrated this perfect example of trust and humility. In Matthew 6:10, He taught us to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." This prayer wasn’t about demanding our will, but about submitting to the Father's will. Jesus Himself submitted to the Father’s plan, even when it led to the cross. He could have called for help, He could have demanded His way, but He trusted God’s perfect plan.

This contrasts with the worldly mindset, where we are encouraged to fight for what we want. The squeaky wheel gets attention, but the faithful follower of Christ knows that God is in control and that His timing is always perfect. Psalm 37:7 tells us, "Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes." This isn’t a passive rest but an active trust, believing that God sees our needs and will meet them in His time.

In James 5:7-8, we are called to be patient, just as a farmer waits for the crops to grow in their season: "Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near." The farmer doesn’t demand that the crops grow faster; he waits, trusting the process. In the same way, we wait on God’s timing, knowing that He is faithful.

We might be tempted to complain or try to force things to happen, but God calls us to humility and contentment in all circumstances. Philippians 4:11-12 says, "Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." The Apostle Paul learned that whether in plenty or in lack, we can be content because we know that God provides for our every need.

In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are reminded to trust in the Lord with all our heart: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." When we trust Him fully, we don't have to make a scene or fight for our way. We trust that He will lead us where we need to go.

Instead of trying to be the squeaky wheel in God’s Kingdom, we are called to trust in His sovereignty and rest in His promises. He sees us, He hears us, and He knows our needs even before we speak them. We can choose to trust His perfect timing, knowing that He will provide for us in His way and at the right moment.

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I am the author of two books: Embracing God's Wisdom: A Journey of Faith and Reflection and Embracing God’s Wisdom: Paul’s Commands for Victorious Living. Both are available on Amazon.

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