Are You A Good Waiter?

I’m not a very good waiter are you?  I’m not talking about being a server in terms of waiting tables.  The kind of waiting I’m referring to is standing in line at Walmart.  Or, being backed up in the turn lane at a light in which the first person takes forever to get rolling when the arrow turns green.

How are you at waiting on God?  Does it ever seem like He’s about a week, month, or years late on coming through?  Here are some things to consider when in a season of waiting:

  • Maybe what I’m waiting for is not best for me after all (and God knows it)
  • Maybe I’m not seeing all that is going on behind the scenes to bring it about.
  • Perhaps God is attempting to work something IN me that more important than what I’m wanting Him to do FOR me (like grow in my character).
  • The delay might be an opportunity for God to reveal His glory in a greater way.
  • I might need to grow in my faith and that takes time to develop.

These are just a few reasons to consider when the thing you are praying for doesn’t seem to be happening.  Joseph waited 20 years (in Genesis) for the dream God gave him to come to pass.  In the meantime, he proved himself through incredibly challenging circumstances.  How are you doing with that?  Do you continue to stay faithful, with a good attitude, outlook and desire to grow?

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