The waiting!

Is Waiting on God Easy?

Those who wait know the tough fight they are in right now. The Bible says in Proverbs 13:12:

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

But a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”

I like the Tamil version better here:

நெடுங்காலமாய்க் காத்திருக்குதல் இருதயத்தை இளைக்கப்பண்ணும்.

Yes, waiting makes the heart weary. Waiting is supposed to be filled with praise, but in reality, it is also filled with questions like, "Am I waiting for years because God has forgotten me, or because God is angry with me?"But trust me: when God makes you wait, He is more concerned about you than ever. God is more pleased with you in your waiting. He knows your struggle; He knows how weary it is. And one day, when God reveals to you why He made you wait so long, the answer will be to glorify His name through your waiting.

When Hannah waited on God, what happened to her? God gave her Samuel, the prophet of the whole nation of Israel—the nation trembled before him. He was mighty before the people of God. They looked to him to get God's guidance.

Many young women waited for the promise of the Messiah's birth to be fulfilled through them. When God chose Mary, He said the words, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you” (Luke 1:28).

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Hey, friend—for each of us who are waiting on God for one blessing or another—God is calling us the highly favored ones. And like Mary, we will praise God for remembering us. Most importantly, remember: God is with you in this fight, in this wait.

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Dear God,

In our waiting, we confess that we are highly favored, with whom our God's presence is there. Strengthen our weary hearts, dear Lord, and may we never forget that You never forget us. You are the God who remembered Noah in his waiting, the God who remembered Hannah in her waiting.

In Jesus' name we thank You, Lord. Amen.