Learning to Wait
Read | Psalm 25:20-21
What are we to think when God withholds His answer to a prayer? Most likely, you’ve
wondered this at some point. As creatures stuck within time, we can find those ticking
seconds very frustrating.
We must realize that God doesn’t see us simply in the here and now; He perceives the
big picture all at once—where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. He
knows exactly how every little decision, action, or blessing will impact our lives.
Do you think God wants to bring some- thing into your life that would absolutely
destroy you? Of course not! He knows that what may be a tremendous blessing for
you later could completely wreck your life now. For this reason, though the Lord
hears your prayer, He often pauses to give you time to prepare for that blessing.
Learning to wait on God demands at least three things of us.
First, we must be sensitive to Him. That is, we must nurture our relationship with the
Father so we can hear Him when He says “Wait.”
Second, we must trust His judgment. Does God know more than we do? Yes. Then we
should trust Him.
Third, we must be obedient to Him. If we try to make something happen on our own
after God tells us to wait, then we’re heading for disaster. The Lord blesses obedience
—even obedient waiting.
God doesn’t operate in a vacuum; He works within His relationship with you, on the
basis of His omniscience, omnipotence, and love. Never forget He’s actively walking
with you, even when He withholds an answer to prayer. It doesn’t mean He’s not there;
it means He’s looking out for you even more.
dr Stanly
What are we to think when God withholds His answer to a prayer? Most likely, you’ve
wondered this at some point. As creatures stuck within time, we can find those ticking
seconds very frustrating.
We must realize that God doesn’t see us simply in the here and now; He perceives the
big picture all at once—where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. He
knows exactly how every little decision, action, or blessing will impact our lives.
Do you think God wants to bring some- thing into your life that would absolutely
destroy you? Of course not! He knows that what may be a tremendous blessing for
you later could completely wreck your life now. For this reason, though the Lord
hears your prayer, He often pauses to give you time to prepare for that blessing.
Learning to wait on God demands at least three things of us.
First, we must be sensitive to Him. That is, we must nurture our relationship with the
Father so we can hear Him when He says “Wait.”
Second, we must trust His judgment. Does God know more than we do? Yes. Then we
should trust Him.
Third, we must be obedient to Him. If we try to make something happen on our own
after God tells us to wait, then we’re heading for disaster. The Lord blesses obedience
—even obedient waiting.
God doesn’t operate in a vacuum; He works within His relationship with you, on the
basis of His omniscience, omnipotence, and love. Never forget He’s actively walking
with you, even when He withholds an answer to prayer. It doesn’t mean He’s not there;
it means He’s looking out for you even more.
dr Stanly
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