“What are you waiting for?”
Acts 22:16 (NLT)
I can’t wait for our family vacation this summer. It’s on the calendar and will be here in a couple of weeks. It’s been a very busy season in my life and the life of our church with even bigger things coming this fall season. I need this upcoming down time with my family. Like I said, I can’t wait!
Do you ever get tired of waiting? Waiting for something on the calendar? Waiting for a dream to come true? Waiting for something or someone to change? Waiting for an answer to prayer? Waiting for your miracle?
There are seasons of waiting in our lives. The big problem is that it is the seasons of waiting that the enemy uses to cause us to doubt God and His faithfulness, goodness, etc. We have to remember that every saint of the Old and New Testament went through a season of waiting where they needed to keep their faith in God strong. Even Jesus went through seasons of waiting and yet kept focused on the Father and His will.
It is difficult to wait, especially during difficult seasons of life but always remember these verses…
If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen… 2 Cor. 1:20 (NKJV)
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV)
I will stick with you until every word I spoke to you comes true. Jeremiah 1:11 (MSG)
Remember, God’s Word and promises do not have expiration dates. So wait patiently and pray persistently. Don't give up!
