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“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.” Psalm 39:7 (ESV)

The “wait” is rarely our happy place. Quick, convenient, and easy serves us so much better we think. But waiting – well that slows us down. Stops us. Delays us. Prevents us. Frustrates us. Robs us of peace. Leaves us anxious. Amazing how that four letter word can negatively impact our day.

Wonder what would happen if we allowed the “wait” to become our friend? What if we embraced wait rather than run from it? We’d definitely be stretched, but it would serve us well more than we dare think.

Wrapped up in wait are some incredible life lessons ready to be unpacked. Those who persevere, discipline themselves and endure the wait miss out on rushed mistakes. Endurance and patience follows those who learn to wait. Steady preparation is birthed in the midst of wait. Anticipation and faith are enlarged. Hope and trust are deepened.

Like a long lost friend, wait ushers us into the presence of God where reliance on Him takes center stage. We no longer look for the quick fix or the easiest escape. We linger longer and listen more intently. Waiting…leaning into…. abiding….watching….. to see what God will do. Self no longer dictates our choices or manipulates our circumstances. Our hope and peace rest in Him alone.

God paints the picture loud and clear for those who refuse to wait. Moses couldn’t wait for God to deliver His people and ended up in the wilderness. Sarah’s refusal to wait for God’s promises landed her in a sea of regret. Rebekah’s manipulation robbed her of her son’s life. I think we’ve got the picture – trusting God and waiting on Him is far better than taking matters into our own hands.

So the next time wait slides into our life – let’s choose to embrace it and watch in expectation for what God will do – its’ the ultimate happy place.

“Father, You long to teach us deep lessons found only in the brink of waiting. Enable us to place our hope in You alone.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life