“Waiting”

Isaiah 30:18

Waiting is defined as a period of pause, interval, or delay; postponement. 

Waiting is God’s training ground for strengthening our faith. As we wait, we learn to trust God more. We may not understand the circumstances of our life or why we have to wait, but we can remind ourselves that God, our heavenly Father, is in control and that His plans for us are plans for good. We’re not alone in our waiting. David waited 15 years to be king. Moses waited 40 years to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He fled Egypt and wasn’t called back to lead his people until he was in his 80s. Sarah waited 25 years for her appointed child, Isaac. So long, that she took matters into her own hands and had her husband sleep with her handmaid Hagar to give her a son. Rebekah waited 20 years to give birth to Jacob and Esau. 

I come by tonight to assure you waiting happens to be an unavoidable part of life. It’s one of those things that we all have to do whether we want to or not. Waiting accomplishes a great work in us by helping to bring about spiritual growth and maturity. We must stand firm and wait on the Lord for His perfect timing. Be blessed and I love you!!! JE