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Keep Waiting On God
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by Kenneth E. Ware
any of us do not like to wait. Waiting is a dreadful
and prematurely when they became impatient with God
chore at times. Although patience has been given
and took matters into their own hands by having a baby by
to every child of God, most people find it hard
Hagar (see Genesis 16). Aaron and the children of Israel acted
to exercise this Fruit of the Spirit. However, all day long,
presumptuously and prematurely when they failed to wait
we find ourselves doing things that coerce us to wait. Every
on Moses to come back down Mt. Sinai (see Exodus 32). As
day, we wait on something. To name a few, we wait at the
a result, Aaron erected a golden calf as an object of worship.
traffic light, the auto mechanics shop, the grocery store, the
When we fail to wait on God, we end up with a golden calf, a
restaurant, the elevator, etc.
mere figment of the imagination. 2. God is working on you while you wait on Him (Isaiah 40:29-30). As we wait on God, keep working for God. He gives strength and increased power to those who are using their strength as they wait on Him. It was Job who said, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him,” and, “All the days of my struggle I will wait, Until my change comes” (Job 13:15; 14:14). The apostle Paul declared, “In every circumstance, I have learned the secret of being content…I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:12-13). Be patient, and wait on God to come through for you. As the old hymn says, “Time is filled with swift transitions, naught on earth unmoved can stand, build your hope on things
Amidst a global pandemic, many, perhaps, are waiting on God to get rid of this deadly virus, restore their health, bless them with employment, or restore their company/
eternal, hold to God’s unchanging hand.” –“Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand” by Mary Jane (Jennie) Bain Wilson There are some good things that come to those who wait
small business. The prophet Isaiah exhorts us to keep
on God.
waiting on God.
Four spiritual blessings for those who wait for God
1. God’s delays are not necessarily denials (Isaiah
(Isaiah 40:31).
40:28). King Solomon once wrote, “Hope deferred makes
1. Power of God: “Gain new strength.”
the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life”
2. Preparation from God: “Mount up with wings
(Proverbs 13:12). God answers prayer with several replies.
like eagles.”
Either He says “Yes,” “No,” or “Wait.” Usually, when He
3. Perseverance of God: “Run and not get tired.”
says “Wait,” it requires faith, obedience, and patience. As we
4. Peace of God: “Walk and not become weary.”
wait on God, God tests our faith to see if we want Him more than what we request of Him. Our request to God is not To not wait on God is to act presumptuously and prematurely. Abraham and Sarah acted presumptuously
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About The Author
without a requirement from God.
Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. Devoted husband to Tonia - wife of 24 years. Pastor of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church. Graduate of Temple Baptist Seminary. Christian Writer and Expository Bible Teacher.
