Waiting

Happy Sunday!

Psalm 123:2 says, "Just as the eyes of servants closely watch the hand of their masters, Just as a maid carefully observes the slightest gesture of her mistress, In the same way we look to You, Eternal One, waiting for our God to pour out His mercy upon us."(Voice).   

Other translations can give us great insight on scripture.  I've been feeling like I'm waiting for so many things.  But our interpretation of waiting is often different from what the Word means.  Waiting on God means we continue to follow the instructions he has already given us. It means waiting attentively for the next task, or assignment.  It does not mean lazily, aimlessly living without any direction or purpose.  

This week I enjoyed a Podcast by Brother Bob Yandian entitled, Faith and Patience.  There are so many scriptures about waiting.  We love to quote Isaiah 40:31, but seem to miss the preceding scriptures that describe what waiting can entail.   "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:  But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."(Isaiah 40:29-31, KJV).  Don't miss this!  Even the young and strong, the ones that should be able to handle it may fall, or faint.  But those waiting on God are renewed with the Supernatural Power of God, and can rise above the circumstances.

What can we do during the waiting periods?  Great question!  I'm so glad you asked!   While we wait, meditate on the Word.  Remember is another word used quite a bit in scripture.  We have to remember the Word, remember the Promises, and remember our testimony.  We've already been through so much, but we forget.  If God brought us through once, he can do it again!  Meditate on the Word, so you don't forget.   While we wait, do things that have positive side effects.  If watching Soap Operas has you feeling some type of way, stop watching.  Read a good book, listen to a motivational podcast, or phone a friend.  Recently, on lunch break I called my Auntee Sophia.  It was a great call, and I couldn't eat while I talked.  What a great way to lose weight!  While we wait, be thankful!   Thanksgiving Holiday is not the only time we should count our blessings.  Got water, electricity, and a roof over your head?  Got a job, or a career, or a business you love?  Got friends, even one?  Got family to love you, test you, and challenge you?  Be thankful!

Psalm 27:14 says, "Don’t be impatient. Wait for the Lord, and he will come and save you!  Be brave, stouthearted, and courageous. Yes, wait and he will help you."(Living Bible).  

Love and prayers, Cynthia