-for the alarm to go off for the 3rd time
-for the water to become warm in the shower
-for the iron to heat up
-for the garage door to open
-for the stop lights to turn green (well, some of us do)
-for lunch time to come
-for the weekend...
...the list goes on and on.
However, when it comes to stages in life it suddenly becomes more challenging. Are you growing weary as you wait for a steady job, a life partner, or the "revelation" of God's purpose for your life? It can be easy to become discouraged with your current condition or apparent inactivity.
I have been encouraged lately with the stories of great men throughout the Bible who experienced times of waiting. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old before being blessed with a son. Jacob waited years before he could marry Rachel. Joseph also waited years in a prison before rising to second in command in Egypt. Moses waited for 40 years in the desert before leading millions of people out of Egypt (to wait 40 more years in the desert because of disobedience.) David waited in the protection of caves and mountains before ascending the throne to become king. Even Jesus waited till age 30 to begin most of His ministry. Then He waited three days before rising from the grave, victorious over death!
Here are just a few powerful verses regarding waiting.
"The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth." - Lamentations 3:25-27
"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD." - Psalm 27:14
"I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning..." - Psalm 130:5-6
Wait on God. Be diligent where He has put you and seek Him as you wait. What are you waiting for?
