The other night I found myself saying to Sampson, “I love you, baby, but you’re not getting any more food. In fact, it’s because I love you that I won’t give you what you want.” Then it hit me: How often must God say that to me? And how often do I not understand that sometimes that which I am sure is imperative, that I have to have right now is not right for me at that moment? I want what I want when I want it! Don’t we all? Particularly in this culture of instant gratification, patience is not something with which we are very comfortable. I think David’s understanding of our tendency to grow impatient is what prompted him to write Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the Lord! Be strong and take heart! Wait for the Lord!” Twice he implores us, “Wait for the Lord!”
It can be a struggle for us to wait on God’s timing. But the Lord reminds us to rely on His promises daily and hope in His word (Ps. 130:5) – He asks us to trust in His plans. (Jer. 29:11) He tells us He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.(Eph 3:20) We are promised peace when we lay our burdens at His feet. (Phil 4:6-7) He has made everything beautiful in its time. (Ecc. 3:11) As we choose to delight in Him our Father gives us the desires of our hearts.(Psalm 37:4) I promise, more importantly, He promises, He can & will show you great things (Jer. 33:3).
Today, I pray that in all things, God gives us the strength, the courage and the patience to wait for Him. And while we wait, let us rejoice in this day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24) Lord, give me more of your Spirit so that I may remember your promises. (John 14:16)
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