Psalm 7, 27, 31, 34, 52

A hallmark of Christian life is waiting. I have understood waiting as active - not a passive inactive passage of time, this is modeled in how the 11 disciples obeyed Jesus in the days leading up to Pentecost in the book of Acts. In fact for Christians waiting is anything but sitting around aimlessly or lazily, there was purpose in the waiting because the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was greatly anticipated and the passage of time was marked by constant prayer. 

Acts 1:14 (NIV) "They all joined together constantly in prayer."

What are you doing during the waiting? How easy is is for the believer to forget the purpose of the waiting, lose hope and begin to focus on self in pride operating in fear instead of trust and faith in the waiting. Faith builds in the waiting when we are fully surrendered and submitted to the LORD's will, way and timing. 

Psalm 27:14 (NKJV) "Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!" 

When we wait we rely on the LORD, He is our strength when we are weary and builds our character through difficulty and the waiting. Our confidence and trust in the LORD should be strengthened ever increasingly because of His good character which is forever consistent. Maybe your faith is wavering in the waiting because of the circumstances that seem to crush your spirit today, be in great faith and press into all that God has for you today in the waiting - be strengthened by being honest with God, pray without ceasing: in all seasons submit your needs, wants and desires to the LORD earnestly. When we approach God in humility in our brokenness and weakness we can certainly know and trust that the LORD will strengthen us to do what He desires. We must be sure to do the things that God is blessing, and he will give us the capacity to do His will - He calls us unto great things which require us to trust in Him to fully accomplish His work so that He gets the glory.

II Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."


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