Soon and Very Soon?

My kids are still young enough that they ask cute questions. My youngest is still learning what all the measurements mean. He’ll ask, “Mom, how long until we leave?” “15 minutes.” “Is that long?” “No, baby, that is not long.” Or “Mom, how many days until my birthday?” “8 months” “Is that long?” “Yes, baby, that's long.” Or just this morning he asked, “Has it already been Halloween?” “Yes, it has already been Halloween, but there will be another one in 6 months.”

It is hard for us to wrap our heads around God’s time.…