“Why do we have such a hard time waiting on things?” I asked God. An inner voice said, “Because people don’t spend time in My Word.”
It’s true. We pray and go on our merry way forgetting to spend time with God for encouragement and enrichment, then when our prayers don’t come to pass we question His timing.
The Lord was showing me that if we cannot wait on Him for the small things, we’ll never be able to hold out for the large things He has planned for us. Being continually in the Word helps with the process while we wait on the promise to come to pass.
Scriptures tell us that God's Word gives us hope and encouragement as we wait, showing us that there is a purpose for waiting. God is not withholding His best from His children, but quite the opposite. He longs to be gracious and show abundant mercy (Daily Favor) to those who wait patiently on His move.
Let us look at some other passages that hold true to the same message.
"... ADONAI is just waiting to show you favor, He will have pity (compassion) on you from on high; for ADONAI is a God of justice; happy are all who wait for Him! (Isaiah 30:18 CJB Complete Jewish Bible)
Instead of being upset, sad or disappointed that things are not going like we expected, we should be happy that we waited for God's best instead of settling for the first thing that comes along.
"And therefore doth wait Jehovah to favour you, and therefore He is exalted to pity you (show compassion), for a God of judgment (is) Jehovah, O the blessedness of all waiting for Him." (Isaiah 30:18 YLT Young's Literal Translation)
While we wait for God's best, scripture teaches that as we do so, the Lord is right with us showing compassion on the situation.
"... For this reason the Lord is still waiting to show His favor to you so He can show you His marvelous love. He waits to be gracious to you. He sits on His throne ready to show mercy (unmerited favor) to you.
For YAHWEH is the Lord of justice, faithful to keep His promises. Overwhelmed with bliss are all who will entwine their hearts in Him, waiting for Him to help them." (Isaiah 30:18 TPT The Passion Translation)
God is sitting on His throne excited to move on your behalf. He is lining everything up in your favor so you recieve more than you could have ever asked or even thought!
"Now to Him who is able to (carry out His purpose and) do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think (infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams), according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever, Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 AMP)
God not only wants to give you the best, but give you better than you could ever image or dream.
"Never doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for His miraculous power constantly energizes you." (Ephesians 3:20 TPT The Passion Translation)
Reading these passages should encourage us to stay in the Word to find out more of what God has in store for those who love Him and wait patiently on His best.
Here is one more powerful scripture that ties everything together: God's action (commitment to His promises), His favor and how waiting on His best is worth it.
"From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for Him." (Isaiah 64:4)
Now read it this way ...
"These amazing things had never been heard of before; You did things never dreamed of! No one perceived Your greatness. No eye has ever seen a God like You, who intervenes for those who wait and long for You!" (Isaiah 64:4 TPT The Passion Translation)
Sometimes it seems that if you had to wait one more day for your dreams to come true, you will give up and give in to the pressure of life. I get it, I've been there - many, many times and still find myself clinging to the promises of God hoping that today will be the day of deliverance!
Wanting things to happen right now may not always be the best for us and we may be tempted to take whatever comes along, knowing it's not what we prayed. Do not give in to that lie ... God has not forgotten His promises.
Scripture makes it as clear of what God wants to do for those who wait patiently on His best. He knows how long things are taking and is not worried a bit; something good is on its way to you!
Friends, if we are to receive the best or bigger blessing of favor for our hopes, dreams or desires, we need to stay in God's Word! Remain steadfast in faith, and eagerly practice patience waiting for the perfect time to come... because it will! He promised!
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