In the waiting (1)

Wouldn't it be amazing if we wanted to fix something and could snap our fingers and... bam!... it's fixed! We'd all rather get things done first time, and quickly.

All through the Bible, God tells many people to wait. Many! What does this short one-syllable word even mean? We'd say that 'wait' means 'to remain in a place of expectation'. It's not a passive, thumb-twiddling state. We're expectant and hopeful that something is going to take place. It's a time to work with God. If we're patient, he can prepare us for what's ahead.

The Psalmist said to be brave and courageous. Waiting can take real courage and faith. Everyone else may be jumping from one thing to the next, but being still, trusting and waiting on God in a state of expectation, is bravery. It's bravery because we're making ourselves vulnerable before God. We're telling him that he can do whatever he needs to do in us, to prepare us for the next step.

We may not be able to fathom what God has in store for us (in fact, if he told us immediately, we may not handle it because we're not ready). So, let's be patient... and wait. Let's be brave. Let's seek God's face and be open to him working so he can prepare us. When our answer comes, we'll be ready and at peace.



So what now? Do you have unanswered prayers? Pray about them, but focus on talking to God about what he's going to teach you while you're waiting.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous.' Psalm 27:14 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

Heb 1-4, Luke 9:57-62, Ps 149, Pro 4:25-27