Wait!

Wait! 

I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

Psalms 130:5 KJV

As we critically examine the words of today's extract, a few things stand out. First, all that matters first impact the heart before it can bless the life. We focus so much on impressions, visibility and speed. The world rewards those who attain a visible measure of 'success' without really defining what that success really means. The world celebrates speed over impact, effects over effectiveness and pleasure over process. Unfortunately, with God, there is a whole new order at play, and anyone who will get all that is on offer must play by God's order. 

Second, God's order is based on process and patience. Without these, you really cannot walk or work with God. This is a God of absolute knowledge; who made the heavens and the earth and gave them all their features. He knows the importance of everything He has made, and the right timing for all He intends. My best service is to allow God work out what He desires in His own time and in His own way. 

Third, it is my own decision. The decision cannot be taken on my behalf, or behind my back. No matter how beautiful corporate fellowship is, there is a personal walk waiting for me. I have to sort out my priorities, get my heart to seek diligently after God and stay the course. I cannot start with God and seek to end on my own strength and wisdom. I cannot go to God for guidance, then afterwards, seek to do things my own way. And like it has been said, all that matters start from the inner heart of man. 

The patience, the waiting, the hoping are functions of the heart. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks and the life testifies. Am I like the writer here, sure and certain about my heart's condition, knowing full well that it is God or nothing at all? Or do I have options, alternatives, just in case God doesn't come through? Fundamental questions, and your personal answer is a matter of eternity. This is not something to be taken lightly; all that we pursue for the earth will stay down here, but the very thing that matters most to God, which is my soul, will live forever. Where will it spend eternity? His time of favour is here.