Sunday, July 27, 2008

How long must I wait? [Psalm 27:14]

Psa 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be courageous and let your heart be strong. Wait for the LORD.

This verse sums up what I view as the most difficult aspect of the Christian life, waiting on God to work. There have been many times in my life (and even as I write this) where I knew God was telling me to wait for Him to act. So, what makes that so difficult? When you have to wait to get a paycheck or wait to see a friend, most of the time we have a general idea of when the event will take place, with God it is rarely like that. It seems (at least in my life) that I know what I am waiting for, but when its conclusion is going to take place is a mystery. Let me give you a bit of encouragement from my life that has always made the waiting bearable- Spend time in God’s Word. Every time I get “down and out” waiting for God and I go and read the Bible, God shows me things I had previously overlooked, many of which I share with you through these devotionals on a weekly basis.

The question today is: What is God telling you to wait on as you are reading this? How are you reacting? If you learn something new in these tough times, share them with me. I will gladly write you back and discuss what you have written.

Wait on God, His timing is always right.

Aaron Taylor

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