Patiently Wait on God

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Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of Him who prospers in his way because of a man who brings wicked schemes to pass - Psalm 37:7

What do you do when God seems too late? What do you do when everyone else seems to be making progress but you keep falling behind? You know in your heart there are big dreams that God put in you, but nothing of it seems to be happening. You’ve prayed, and fasted but heaven seem silent on you. According to your calendar, you are running out of time, and you feel like your chance to become and do what God put in your heart is slowly slipping away from you.

In the Bible, God promised Abraham that He will bless him with a son. The promise seemed too big for Abraham to manifest due to his age. So, he waited and waited until he couldn’t wait any longer. He went ahead and had a son with his handmaid. However, this was not the promised son. Like Abraham, we give up on God’s promises because we think He’s taking too long to act.

We know God as our builder, and whatever that God builds, He builds bit by bit. Everything is a process, and waiting is also part of the process. It’s in the waiting period that the devil attacks our mind the most. The devil makes you think that God is running late, you feel pressured to catch up with everyone else, and he doesn’t want you to notice that God is only building your character. So, what do you do? Often, we listen to the lies in our head and become frustrated, bitter; we give up and have that pity-party on ourselves.

Have you noticed that patience is the only fruit of the Holy Spirit that is developed through trials? To be victorious, it is important that we understand that patient is something that God will have to develop in us. However, as usual we don’t like to wait. We only want the end product without going through the process.

It’s in the waiting period that we compare our lives with others. Because your life has taken a pause you wonder, is there anything wrong with me? And you feel like you are not getting anywhere. Friends, be encouraged. This is only a test of your commitment towards the promises that God has for you. It’s only part of the process that needs you to be diligent, discipline, steadfast, and with a renewed mindset. Do not give up on your race. Look up to God when you are facing any form of discouragement for His word will strengthen your will to wait on Him.

Waiting period may be hard, challenging and sometimes frustrating. But did you know that God is only developing your character while you are waiting? Did you know that your faith is tested in order to birth hope, patience and endurance? How we wait matters the most. God is concerned with HOW our character develops while we wait rather than WHAT we are waiting for. What are you waiting for? How are you waiting? Do you find yourself frustrated, anxious, bitter, sad, or hopeless? Let go of the frustrations and let God do His will according to His timing as He continues to build you. What good does it do to you if you have everything your heart desires and yet your character is not fully developed?

As you continue to wait for God to come through, I pray that you let your patience be active, be hopeful in the Lord, run your race patiently and resist the pressures of life that may surround you. The waiting period is only a test of your character. Be of good attitude and pass the test. Sometimes, the WHY you may not understand when you face trial, but rejoice there’s God’s love behind the WHY. Be blessed.

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”-  James 1:4

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