Life In The Waiting Room.

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Hab. 2:3.

In the waiting room of life, you can choose to trust God instead of panicking. You also need to remember two things: One, God is never in a hurry. And two, God is never late. God’s timing is always perfect. What happens in those times where it appears that God is late? God is getting you ready for a miracle! There are so many examples of this in Scripture, including the story of Lazarus (John 11). Mary and Martha had a brother named Lazarus, who was one of Jesus’ best friends. They lived in Bethany, which was just a few miles from where Jesus was on the day Lazarus got sick. They sent word to Jesus that his friend was gravely ill and asked him to come to them. He could have easily been in Bethany in an hour or two. But it took Jesus three days to go about five miles. When he got there, they told him, “You’re too late! We’ve already buried Lazarus.

 Jesus wasn’t late. Because Jesus already knew what he was going to do. His goal was not to heal Lazarus. His goal was to raise him from the dead. Jesus’ goal was not to just make Lazarus well. His goal was to do a miracle of astronomical proportions. Jesus walked up to Lazarus’ tomb, told them to roll the stone away, and said, “Lazarus, come forth.” And Lazarus did! Sometimes God lets a situation get so bad that only a miracle will do. Don’t give up your faith. Hold on. Keep praying and serving and going to small groups. Keep sowing. Keep believing. Because you’re getting ready for a miracle. God already knows what he’s going to do in your life next month, next year, and in the next decade, and his plan for you is good.

Waiting on God without wasting time means transforming a passive pause into an active, productive season of spiritual growth and preparation. Focus on deepening your relationship through prayer, Bible study, and service while trusting in His timing, cultivating patience, and maintaining a positive, expectant attitude. You must view the waiting period as a time for heart work, character development, and getting ready for what is to come. Stay engaged by serving God and helping others, which keeps your focus off your own anxieties. Continue taking steps of faith, obeying in the small things, and trusting God’s sovereignty.

 Use this time to build resilient faith which will eventually produce results for you. Selah.. 

FURTHER READING:

“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Psa. 27:14.

“wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.” Psa. 130:5.

DECLARATION: 

Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Lord, I know I’m in the season of waiting. Lord, I confess that I often find waiting difficult. My flesh is impatient, and I am tempted to rush ahead, trying to force doors open in my own strength. Please forgive me for my impatience and for doubting Your perfect timing. Your Word says in Isaiah 40:31 that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. I ask for that renewed strength today. Lord, teach me how to wait accurately—to wait with faith, not frustration; with hope, not haste; with peace, not panic, until You manifest my destiny in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Deaut. 11:1-32.

Deaut. 12:1-32.

Deaut. 13:1-18.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY:

“A Little Patience Is Better Than A Lot Of Regrets.”