When God says “Wait”

Throughout October, I’ve been touching on how we get so caught up in the “right here and right now” of the world we live in, that we forget to seek out God and listen to Him. This week, I want to discuss what it means to wait patiently for God’s responses.

“Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!”  - Psalm 27:14

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning – Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”  - Psalm 130: 5-6

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him.”

 - Lamentations 3:25

“But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.”

  - Romans 8:25

Sometimes we need to wait on God to answer our prayers. Other times, God answers our prayers, but does not give us all of the details. This doesn’t mean God is ignoring us. This simply means that God is still preparing us, or the people around us, for His answer or His plan.

            I cannot count how many times I have waited on God for something, only to realize at a later time, that He was working out the details while I was waiting. It is impossible for us to know all that God has planned. We just need to know that we can trust Him with everything and that He will provide us with what we need, when we need it.

          Waiting on God is one of the hardest things to do. It takes a lot of patience – especially when we know God is up to something. The best thing to do is focus on where God has us in that moment, or season, of waiting. If He is asking us to wait, there is a reason why. We merely need to continue growing closer to Him and doing the Will He has for us at that time! If we do not know what we are supposed to be doing while waiting, then pray! God is passionate about us and desires close relationships with each and every one of us. The more we seek Him, the more He will reveal about His plan. Philippians 4: 4-7 says:

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

            While we are waiting for God, we should be rejoicing. God has blessed us with so much! We may not know all of the details of His answers or plans, but we do know the amazing things He does for us every day. We should be praising Him and thanking Him for the everyday things He does for us.

            While we are waiting on God, we should not be anxious. God tells us time and again to Trust him with all of our hearts, minds, and souls. We are protected in His hands. When we trust Him and go to Him in prayer, His peace will guard our hearts and minds.

          When we incorporate these things into our season of waiting, patience is much easier to obtain. Then, before you know it, your season of waiting will be over.

His timing is perfect.

~ Cassandra Whitworth