Let’s be honest, waiting is one of the hardest things we experience in our walk with God. In a world that demands instant results and immediate gratification, being asked to “wait” can feel frustrating and disheartening. Yet, it’s in these moments that God invites us to trust Him more deeply, even when we can’t see the full picture.
The Bible is filled with stories of waiting. Abraham and Sarah waited 25 years for their promised son, Isaac. Joseph spent years in slavery and prison before his God-given dreams came to pass. The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40+ years before reaching the Promised Land. Even Jesus, who was fully God in the flesh, waited 30 years before starting His ministry.
Undoubtedly, when God says “wait,” it’s not necessarily a denial but a divine delay. It’s in these seasons that He molds us, strengthens our faith, and prepares us for what’s ahead. Waiting is not wasted when we fully place our trust in God, because He uses that time to grow our character and deepen our relationship with Him.
My beloved brothers and sisters, when God requires a waiting period trust and believe that He is working behind the scenes (Jer 29:11), He is building our faith (Isa 40:11), His timing is always impeccably perfect (Ecc 3:11), and there is a purpose in the pause (Ps 46:10).
Regrettably, when we don’t see immediate results, we may feel like God is silent or inactive. But remember, He is always at work behind the scenes. Like a master artist crafting a masterpiece, God is putting together every detail of your life, even the parts that don’t make sense right now (read Psalm 139:16).
Additionally, God uses ‘waiting, seasons to refine us. It’s in these moments of uncertainty that our faith is stretched, solidified, and strengthened for the next leg in our earthly journeys. When we choose to trust God even when the answer is “wait,” we grow in patience, endurance, and dependence on Him. We learn that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9).
Lastly, in the “waiting”, God invites us to be still and draw near to Him. Sometimes, He calls us to rest and find peace in His presence rather than striving for answers or solutions. In these quiet moments, God reveals His heart to us, teaching us to rely on Him solely, wholly, entirely, and completely.
Pray with me:
Father God, waiting is hard, and sometimes (as You know) we struggle to understand Your plan. Help us to trust You even when the answer is “wait.” Remind each of us there is a purpose in the pause and that Your timing is impeccably perfect, and Your plans are always good. Give us patience, endurance, and faith to believe that You are working all things together for our good, even when we can’t see it. Strengthen us in the waiting, and help us draw closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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