Sometimes in life we face situations that are difficult to
handle or even to comprehend. We get hurt, sad, frustrated, impatient, and/or
confused, etc., longing for the day when God will intervene on our behalf or on
the behalf of those we love, and/or when our circumstances will begin to make
sense, and/or when our complicated state of affairs will change for the better.
It is hard to understand, at times, why it seems that God chooses to take so
long to act. The prophets of old, and the psalmists, too, often lamented God’s
seeming slowness to move in a way that seemed right to them.
Yet, we know that God’s timing is always perfect. He is
never late. He is always right on time. We know, as well, that he is absolutely
sovereign over all things, and that all things are under his control (rule;
authority), so we can rest secure in knowing that he has a purpose, and that he
will work all things out for good for those of us who love God and who are
called according to his purpose (See Eph. 1:20-23; Col. 1:15-18; and Rom.
8:28).
The Bible also says that God is not slow in keeping his
promise, as some consider slowness, but he is patient, not willing that any
should perish, but that all should come to repentance (See 2 Pet. 3:9). So, we
believe in his promises, we rest in his love, and we wait for his perfect
timing. We keep on loving, forgiving, and serving in His power and strength
within us, and we never, ever give up! He will supply us with all we need to
endure.
Wait! / An
Original Work / February 8, 2014
Wait for your Lord. Be of courage.
Be strong, and take heart today.
God is always watching o’er you.
Trust Him with your life always.
Sing of your Lord. Praise His blessings.
Believe in His sovereignty.
He delivered you from your sin;
Gave you life eternally.
Rest in your Lord. Know His promise.
Beneath His wings rest secure.
Your God has a plan and purpose.
Let your faith in Him endure.
Trust in your Lord. He’ll not leave you,
Because He is faithfulness.
He will lead and guide; protect you.
In His love you can find rest.
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