Devotion 10/25, In God’s Time

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14

If there is anything we don’t like to do, it’s wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it! There is something purifying about remaining strong in tough times and remaining faithful when ill winds blow. As God’s children it is imperative for us to wait on Him, because when we do not and we find ourselves acting impulsively we will more than likely find ourselves in trouble.
One of the fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22 is patience or forbearance. This is something we will not always “feel” like being, but we must choose to be.
I’ve always lacked patience. I’ve wanted that instant answer or result. I’m better than I’ve ever been but not near where I need to be when it comes to patience.
He asks this of us so that we slow down and see how God works things out for His good in our life. When we wait on the Lord we are also showing our faith in Him even when things are not going as we would prefer them to go. We are exhibiting trust and confidence in Him for a good outcome, and the unsaved around us see this as an example of faith in God. Parents don’t hand you the keys to the family car until you are ready. Our Father knows what’s best for us in His plan and when we are patient, things will happen in God’s time and be best for us and for His kingdom. We see things for “ourselves”, but God is seeing things for His plan.
Trials will come, but we are to be patient. Take heart and be strong in the Lord, wait on Him for He always has our best interest at heart and will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5)!
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

Father, I know you have waited for me so many times — for me to show my faith, repent of my sins, grow in holiness, come to you in prayer, act more mature, give to those who cannot return my care… Help me as I wait for you to show me the way with my decisions, to act to relieve my need, and to reveal your presence in my loneliness. I seek you with all my heart. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Teach me to wait on you, Lord. For you know what I need and is best, and it’s not necessarily what I want. And You know when I am ready. Lord, I seek strength through your Holy Spirit, to wait on You, your plan and in your time. Thank you for your endless blessings, your grace, your love and your mercies. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.