The Bible in a Year “It came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah.” — Jeremiah 42:7 There are times when the hardest part of seeking God is not asking the question. It is waiting for the answer. Jeremiah 42 brings us into one of those uncomfortable moments.Continue reading “When God Makes Us Wait for the Word”
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THE STRENGTH THAT COMES WHILE YOU WAIT
The Bible in a Year “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 Waiting is one of the hardest disciplines of faith because waiting exposes how littleContinue reading “THE STRENGTH THAT COMES WHILE YOU WAIT”
The Wisdom to Wait When You Could Act
On Second Thought “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:31 One of the most difficult forms of faith is not acting when we believe we already know whatContinue reading “The Wisdom to Wait When You Could Act”
WHEN GOD WAITS—AND CALLS US TO WAIT
The Bible in a Year “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.” —Isaiah 30:18 Isaiah 30:18 gathers several essential truths about God into one verse: His patience,Continue reading “WHEN GOD WAITS—AND CALLS US TO WAIT”
WHEN GOD SEEMS LATE
On Second Thought “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Waiting on God can become one of the most demanding exercises of faith. It is one thing to trust Him when the answer arrives quickly, the path becomes clear, and the circumstances begin to improve. It is anotherContinue reading “WHEN GOD SEEMS LATE”
THE DOOR THAT OPENS WHILE YOU ARE STILL WAITING
On Second Thought “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” Revelation 3:8 An open door often sounds exciting until we realize that walking through it may requireContinue reading “THE DOOR THAT OPENS WHILE YOU ARE STILL WAITING”
The Goodness God Has Been Saving for You
On Second Thought There are moments in life when the soul quietly wonders if there is truly more ahead than what we currently see. We pray, we wait, we struggle, and at times our faith can begin to feel limited by visible circumstances. Yet Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God’s goodness extends beyond what humanContinue reading “The Goodness God Has Been Saving for You”
When Waiting Becomes Worship
As the Day Ends “Lord, my God, You long to be gracious to me; You rise to show me compassion. For You, Lord, are a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for You!” — Isaiah 30:18 As the day draws to a close, there is a quiet invitation in this passage to reconsiderContinue reading “When Waiting Becomes Worship”
The Rhythm of God’s Work
When to Wait and When to Move DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God’s work requires both patient waiting and urgent action at the same time? One of the most fascinating tensions in Scripture is the way God calls His people to wait and to move—sometimes in the same season. The psalmist declares, “IContinue reading “The Rhythm of God’s Work”
When Waiting Becomes the Work of Knowing God
On Second Thought There are seasons in the Christian life that feel less like movement and more like stillness. We pray, we ask, we seek—and yet the answer seems delayed. Jesus gives us a promise in Matthew 7:7: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it willContinue reading “When Waiting Becomes the Work of Knowing God”