No one likes to wait, but have you ever
wondered why? It's because delays show us that we are not in control. Someone
or something else is calling the shots. Although we may be able to identify the
immediate cause--like a traffic light or the long checkout line--ultimately the
One who controls all our delays is the Lord. Since He is sovereign over
everything in heaven and on earth, even our time and schedules are in His
hands.
This
means that in every delay, we are actually waiting for God in one way or
another. You might have thought that the expression "waiting upon the
Lord" applies only to seeking guidance from Him or an answer to prayer.
But it can mean so much more when you remember that He controls all your
day-to-day inconveniences and frustrations.
This
means that in every delay, we are actually waiting for God in one way or
another. You might have thought that the expression "waiting upon the
Lord" applies only to seeking guidance from Him or an answer to prayer.
But it can mean so much more when you remember that He controls all your
day-to-day inconveniences and frustrations.
In the
Christian life, learning to wait is vitally important because until you do,
you'll never be able to walk in obedience to God, have an effective prayer
life, or experience the peace of resting in His loving sovereignty. We must
learn to trust His judgment--about not just the big events in our lives, but
also the trivial ones which cause us to become irritated, impatient, or even
angry. If we're sensitive to His instruction, each delay has a lesson.
The
next time you face an unexpected or unwanted wait, remember that it comes as no
surprise to God. He wants to teach you patience and increase your faith. He's
more interested in developing godly character than He is in making sure your
schedule runs according to your plans.
Proverbs 16:9
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