Waiting

I have never been good at waiting. I get really anxious in long lines at stores and government offices. Sometimes I do alright if the line seems to be moving. But if there is some breakdown in front of me, I can feel the pressure rise inside me. I am not proud of this weakness and try to offset it in various ways.

I’m sure that you have heard the expression that “good things come to those who wait”. I’m not sure if that is true in our world or just positive thinking.

On the other hand, the Bible is pretty clear on the subject. We are given the command to wait on the Lord many times in scripture. Psalm 27:13-14 says, “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Why are we commanded to wait for the Lord? Because waiting demonstrates that we trust God. When we wait for Him, we are not taking things into our own hands, but rather leaving them to Him. What is the result of waiting? These verses indicate that we will see the goodness of the Lord, not just in eternity but now, while we are living.