Waiting on the Lord sounds easy. After all, we only have to pray and listen for His answer, right? In reality the process is unbearable. Believers must have faith, trusting in God even without knowing when or how He will resolve a situation. Faith cannot function without humility. We must submit to the Lord with the recognition that there is nothing we can do except pause until further instructions come. Believers need patience, which is not an inborn trait. It is a decision to remain calm and quiet in a difficult situation. Believers must have courage to make the choice to exercise patience. Fear of criticism is often the catalyst for believers to get out of God's will.
Psalm 27
(0399) 08 Nov 2007