Waiting on God

Are you struggling to accept God's timing? In our heads, we know that God's timing is perfect, but there is often a gap between the knowledge that God will provide and the peace of feeling that truth in our souls. If you find yourself feeling impatient while you wait for God's hand to move, I encourage you to do what David did in Psalm 62:

⁵Wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
⁶He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
⁷On God my salvation and my glory rest;
The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.

I love Southern Gospel music. Karen Peck and New River sing a song by Sharon Husarik called, "Right on Time." I don't expect you to listen through the song just to humor me, but here are the words:

The news came to Jesus please come fast.
Lazarus is sick and without Your help he will not last.
Mary and Martha watched their brother die
They waited for Jesus- He didn't come.
They wondered why.
The death watch was over; buried four days.
Somebody said He'll soon be here
The Lord's on His way.
Martha ran to Him and then she cried
"Lord if You had been here- You could have healed him. He'd still be alive.
But You're four days late; and all hope is gone.
Lord we don't understand why You've waited so long."
But His way is God's way.
It's not yours or mine
But isn't it great when He's four days late- He's still on time!
Jesus said, "Martha, show Me the grave."
But she said, "Lord You don't understand- he's been there four days!""
The grave stone was rolled back.
Then Jesus cried, "Lazarus! Come forth!"
Then somebody said, "He's ALIVE! He's ALIVE!"
Right now you may be fighting a battle of fear
You've cried to the Lord "I need You now!" But He has not appeared.
My friend don't be discouraged
Cause He's still the same.
He'll be right here and He'll roll back your stone and He'll call out your name!
When He's four days late and all hope is gone
Lord we don't understand why You've waited so long.
But His way is God's way it's not yours or mine
But isn't it great when He's four days late- He's still on time!
Oh my God it's great when He's four days late- He's still on time!!!

If you have taken Christ's name, and have clothed yourself in His grace, you have made a powerful commitment to God, and Satan has heard of you. God has declared that you are worth fighting over, and even though Christ has won you, Satan is still struggling to sift you. At this present time, the devil is trying to make waiting painful for you. It won't be the last time. Waiting can often pierce the heart in ways that feel as real as a spear, but things worth fighting for are also worth the wounds. Put on the full armor, remember His power to provide, and stand.

LORD, I pray for the hearts of those who read this. May your peace come through this humble vessel and find the soul in need. Give us the strength to stand firm until your perfect timing is fulfilled. In Jesus' precious name, Amen!

~tl