Impatient with God?
How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
Having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long will my enemy be exalted over me?”
Psalm 13:1-2
Have you ever been impatient with God?
Impatience is one of our big problems.
It’s one thing for us to be impatient with ourselves or with others.
But when we become impatient with God, we should watch out!
Four times in two verses David asked, “How long?”
We’re so time conscious today.
We have watches that show us split seconds.
But what do we do with those split seconds? If we save three minutes by taking a
shortcut, what significant thing will we accomplish with the three minutes we save?
We expect God to do what we want Him to do–and right now!
But-
He doesn’t always act immediately.
Abraham had to wait for 25 years after God’s promise before Isaac was born. Isaac had to wait 20 years for his children.
Joseph had to wait 13 years before he was set free and put on the throne.
Moses had a wait of 80 years.
God’s schedule is not the same as ours.
Sometimes He waits so that He can do more for us than we expect.
When He heard that Lazarus was dying, our Lord waited until his friend’s death before He came. But when He came, He brought a greater miracle and received greater glory.
It is hard to wait on the Lord and for His time.
But we can if we will trust Him and rest on His Word.
Some of your greatest blessings come with patience.
When you must wait for God to act, you can be confident that He knows what is best for you and what will best glorify Him.
Are you waiting for God to act on your behalf?
Align with His timing and rest on the promises of His Word.
Waiting is not a waste!
It will bring a wealth of His blessings to you very soon!