“If they say thus to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand still in our place and not go up to them. 1 Samuel 14:9
The definition of wait is “To remain or rest in expectation” and for most of us it is one of the most difficult things to do. Interestingly enough my children and myself have all been in a waiting position and it’s been difficult. My oldest son is waiting on a decision about a job he interviewed for over a month ago (still waiting), my oldest daughter has been waiting to graduate after a long 5 year struggle (happening tomorrow), my middle daughter has been waiting on her car to be repaired after it was stolen and damaged (still waiting), my younger children have been waiting to return to school (happened today) and I was waiting to hear back about a part time job that I applied for one month ago (heard yesterday). The uncertainty of not knowing if it will come to pass, the effort necessary to sit still and wait, the faith required to trust God in the waiting process and the time that slowly ticks away while waiting all cause anxiety, fear, doubt and even anger. What is taking them so long? Why do I need to do all of this? Why Lord Why? Well I believe God places us in waiting positions to test our faith. Will we continue the path He has set us on not seeing the end of the road? Will we yet believe in His promise even though the process is difficult? Will we sit still or will we move too fast and lean to our own understanding?
Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Psalm 27:14 Sometimes if we receive things too fast, we don’t learn the lesson God intends for us to learn during the process of waiting. Sometimes what we are waiting for isn’t what God wants us to have and other times I believe waiting is just a part of maturing. Most things that come too fast and without effort are not good for us in the long run. If you have been waiting for God to manifest a promise He made to you, don’t give up. If He has finally given you what you have been waiting for, praise Him and if you are tired and frustrated in the waiting process, trust Him. Even though it may appear you are still waiting, God has already worked it out and actually, the wait is over. You just can’t see it yet. Celebrate and thank Him in advance because it’s already done.
It’s your time,
Minister Deidra Bibb
