Mrs Ruby McMiller
Pastor's Wife
Heritage Baptist Church
Kenosha, WI
Hurry Up and Wait
…and let us run with patience the race that is set before us Hebrews 12:1b
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Ps 27:14
The American minister and writer Philip Brooks was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was.
"The trouble is," replied Brooks, "that I’m in a hurry, but God isn’t!"
Does that sound familiar? You have this ‘situation’ that needs God’s attention right now but He seems to be moving slow.
We can find it hard to wait for God to work. We want things done in our time. We can lose sight of the teaching of scriptures that remind us to wait on the Lord.
Here are a few ideas to make waiting on the Lord a blessing:
I. Fellowship While Waiting You are not the only one waiting for God to move. One reason that God slows you down is because there others around you that need your encouragement.
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
II. Recharge While Waiting Refocus, reflect, and reconnect with your Savior. Back to the beginning is the great place to wait. Take this time as an opportunity to draw closer to Him. Could this be the reason you’re in this holding pattern, to bring your focus back to the Savior?
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:28-28
III. Rejoice while Waiting I wonder how much time we really spend rejoicing. We may not complain, but do we rejoice? Praising God is good exercise. It will keep us from fretting. Make a list of all the reasons you have to rejoice. Time will fly by.
And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house… Deuteronomy 26:11a
IV. Serve While Waiting The call has not changed. The work must continue. Now is not the time to sit with idle hands. There is work to complete. The wait will give you ample time to finish the task set before you.
Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth… Joshua 24:14a
V. Watching While Waiting Look for what is coming next. Don’t miss the instructions. Don’t get distracted. Keep your eyes and ears open. God will move. You job is to be watching. Prepare your heart and mind for the next step.
Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. Isaiah 48:17
Waiting for God to move may seem trying. It may seem that nothing is getting done, but be assured that He is working out His plan for your life and that of those around you.
His promises still hold true. Enjoy the time spent waiting. God really is working things for His glory and our good.
Wait! God's delays are not denials; He has heard your prayer; He knows all about your trials, knows your every care. God's delays are not denials; Help is on the way; He is watching o'er life's dials, Bringing forth the day. God's delays are not denials; You will find Him true, Working through the hardest trials What is best for you! —The Believer's Magazine.
…and let us run with patience the race that is set before us Hebrews 12:1b
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Ps 27:14
The American minister and writer Philip Brooks was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was.
"The trouble is," replied Brooks, "that I’m in a hurry, but God isn’t!"
Does that sound familiar? You have this ‘situation’ that needs God’s attention right now but He seems to be moving slow.
We can find it hard to wait for God to work. We want things done in our time. We can lose sight of the teaching of scriptures that remind us to wait on the Lord.
Here are a few ideas to make waiting on the Lord a blessing:
I. Fellowship While Waiting You are not the only one waiting for God to move. One reason that God slows you down is because there others around you that need your encouragement.
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
II. Recharge While Waiting Refocus, reflect, and reconnect with your Savior. Back to the beginning is the great place to wait. Take this time as an opportunity to draw closer to Him. Could this be the reason you’re in this holding pattern, to bring your focus back to the Savior?
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:28-28
III. Rejoice while Waiting I wonder how much time we really spend rejoicing. We may not complain, but do we rejoice? Praising God is good exercise. It will keep us from fretting. Make a list of all the reasons you have to rejoice. Time will fly by.
And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house… Deuteronomy 26:11a
IV. Serve While Waiting The call has not changed. The work must continue. Now is not the time to sit with idle hands. There is work to complete. The wait will give you ample time to finish the task set before you.
Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth… Joshua 24:14a
V. Watching While Waiting Look for what is coming next. Don’t miss the instructions. Don’t get distracted. Keep your eyes and ears open. God will move. You job is to be watching. Prepare your heart and mind for the next step.
Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. Isaiah 48:17
Waiting for God to move may seem trying. It may seem that nothing is getting done, but be assured that He is working out His plan for your life and that of those around you.
His promises still hold true. Enjoy the time spent waiting. God really is working things for His glory and our good.
Wait! God's delays are not denials; He has heard your prayer; He knows all about your trials, knows your every care. God's delays are not denials; Help is on the way; He is watching o'er life's dials, Bringing forth the day. God's delays are not denials; You will find Him true, Working through the hardest trials What is best for you! —The Believer's Magazine.
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