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Do you know what the hardest command in scripture is? “Wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14). Waiting is not something most humans do well. We want everything NOW, and sometimes even that’s not soon enough. We want our food fast, our cars faster, and our internet 5G. And when it comes to answers to prayer, well, yesterday would be nice! 

Fortunately, God doesn’t do things according to our schedule. His answers always come right on time – never too late and never too early. In 2 Peter 3:9, the apostle reminds us, “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 

God is looking at the big picture and He’s not going to move until the time is right. Until then we have to wait, but waiting is rarely easy. That’s why the rest of Psalms 27:14 says, “be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” 

It takes a strong person to wait, a person with a strong faith and a heart made new by the blood of Christ. The only way to get this kind of strength is by daily surrendering to Christ, studying His Word, and exercising our faith by claiming His promises. 

Waiting can take a lot of effort sometimes, but it will be worth it in the end. Remember, God promises that “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). 

Today, when you find yourself having to wait, don’t waste your time fretting and fuming, “be strong and take heart and wait on the Lord.” You’ll be glad you did!

(The above was written and kindly shared by Rich Edison)