In the fast paced world we live in for most we don’t like to have to wait. Long lines tend to increase one’s level of frustration and crowded waiting rooms blur our vision of the name of the room we are in. If you are in a season of waiting don’t lose heart and give in but just continue to wait. It has been told that David had to wait 15 years to be king. Moses waited 40 years to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Rebekah waited 20 years before giving birth to her twins. Psalm 130:5 encourages us, “I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait and in His word do I hope.”
What can we do in times of waiting? We W.A.I.T. on God, which is to Worship and Adore Him. This is no matter what our circumstances we choose to show reverence, deep love, and respect to God. We then Imitate Him. If we truly follow after Him we will strive to have the same behaviors and attitude as it teaches us to have within the Bible. Ephesians 5:1 and 2 tells us that we should imitate and be followers of God. Finally the “T” in the acronym can help us to remember to Trust in God. Proverbs 3:5 & 6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on our own understanding but in all our ways acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths.” Even when things are going on in life that boggles our minds this is when we place more trust in God to work all things out for our good.
Once we are able to WAIT we can also be blessed once we ask and do. For instance we can ask for Wisdom and the book of James says that God will give it to us in “generous amounts.”
If we repent and ask for forgiveness we will receive God’s “Amazing Grace and experience A miracle of mercy.” When we apply this to our lives then we can have Influence towards others. We can never make anyone be a certain way or change, but we can definitely influence others. When others see a positive change in our lives we can be more encouraging and supportive to others. This will then give us a Testimony of how God has worked in our lives.
Looking back we will be able to see just how God has worked in our lives and we can store those things and “Treasure” those things within our heart. So the next time you feel life is getting too hectic just take time to W.A.I.T.
~TRS written Dec 2021
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