Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. (Psalm 37:7) 

 

“Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night . . . . Everyone is just waiting”—or so Dr. Seuss, author of many children’s books, says. So much of life is about waiting, but God is never in a hurry—or so it seems. “God has His hour and delay,” suggests an old, reliable saying. Thus we wait. 

 

Waiting is hard. We twiddle our thumbs, shuffle our feet, stifle our yawns, heave long sighs, and fret inwardly in frustration. Why must I live with this awkward person, this tedious job, this embarrassing behavior, this health issue that will not go away? Why doesn’t God come through? 

 

God’s answer: “Wait awhile and see what I will do.” 

 

Waiting is one of life’s best teachers for in it we learn the virtue of . . . well, waiting—waiting while God works in us and for us. It’s in waiting that we develop endurance, the ability to trust God’s love and goodness, even when things aren’t going our way (Psalm 70:5). 

 

But waiting is not dreary, teeth-clenched resignation. We can “rejoice and be glad in [Him]” while we wait (Psalm 70:4). We wait in hope, knowing that God will deliver us in due time—in this world or in the next. God is never in a hurry, but He’s always on time. 

 

Dear Lord, thank You for Your loving presence. Help us to make the most of our waiting through trust in and service for You. Amen. 

 

When I read this it blessed me. I was reminded of that old hymn, This is the day that The Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. Remember, no matter what your waiting on from The Lord, He is with you in your waiting. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. (Psalm 27:14). 

 

Have a beautiful day in The Lord! 

 

Today’s Reading is 1 Timothy 4:12