Wait!

Wait!

I waited patiently for the LORD; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. Psalm 40:1‭-‬2 KJV

The Context and Contention:

Again, we read of God's dealings with the man David. Let it be known that David did not claim to be self-sufficient, but he learnt by experience how to trust in God. There were instances in his life when he was close to death, just like he said here, but because his trust was in God, he was helped. That's the core of the lesson here: life will happen to us. Things may not always be rosy, but i have the assurance that if I can wait for God, things will end up alright. That is a promise you can take to the bank. 

David was speaking from personal experience here. He had cause to wait, and God came through for him. He described the waiting as 'patiently', which gives the picture that when it is God, you really can't be in a hurry. My time isn't what is important, but God's. He also gives me assurance that he will hear and deliver me. He may not always keep me from trouble, but His glory is made even more relevant when He saves and delivers. Whose account speaks louder: the man who has never been tested, or the one who has gone through several tough times, and God had kept? I must look forward to those experiences, because by them, God builds me up for the place He is taking me to.

The Charge and Conclusion:

God will play his part well; that is a given. Man also needs to play his part well, by learning how to wait. It is the picture of being still before God, not with your own ideas of how best it will work, but totally submitted to whatever God wants to do. He is the only one who can take me by the hand and lead me down the path He desires for me. He wants to take me places, but I must first learn how to trust Him, that He is all He says He is, and can do all He says He will do. Would you trust Him and hold on for His help? Would I? God's time of favour is here.