Waiting on God’s Timing (Psalm 27:11-14)
David and Lazarus were used as our case studies in the bible as examples.
God uses delays to prepare us for His plans: David learned valuable lessons during those difficult years that equipped him for his future role as king. In the same way, God uses our hurts, losses, and disappointments to produce character qualities we’ll need to accomplish His plan for our lives.
Waiting on God is an active stillness: It doesn’t mean we abruptly stop all activity and do nothing. When the Lord is bringing about a change in our lives, He wants us to continue being productive, while watching and waiting for further direction.
God knows when we’re willing to accept His answers: If we’ll listen, He will reveal the next step when we’re ready. If He delays, we must recognize that His timing is perfect, and the best doesn’t always come quickly.
How do we wait:
Patiently. “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him” (Ps. 37:7).
Quietly. “My soul waits in silence for God only” (Ps. 62:1).
Trustingly. “Do not fret” (Ps. 37:7).
Expectantly. “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the
Lord” (Ps. 27:13).
Steadfastly and courageously. “Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage”
(Ps. 27:14).
Standing on God’s Word. “I wait for the Lord . . . and in His word do I hope” (Ps.130:5
Let us wait on God’s timing for everything in our lives. Praying for you all. Have a testimony filled week.