How often we think 'if only X took place then Y would have or would not have happened.'
And we presume the outcome would be much more in keeping with our liking!
Well we find this in the Bible too.
When Lazarus died, Martha complained to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died" (Jn.11:21).
Yes, Lazarus did die in Jesus' absence.
But Jesus brought about a much more glorious result by doing things in His own way and time.
This definitely encourages us to avoid grumbling when things don't go according to our plan...
... and instead, to look expectantly for the good God will bring about.