Waiting- why does hearing that word instantly bring negative connotation? Maybe it’s because I always just picture a long line I have to wait in to get somewhere or to do something. Bored. In pain because you’re tired of standing, feet aching. On the other hand, waiting can be anticipation for excitement. Just like a child counting down the days until Christmas or their birthday. It takes more effort for me to think of waiting in positively. That’s a problem.

 I think that technology has spoiled us by making life easier and faster. For example the microwave, food is cooked in one minute. Boom- instant. Honestly, sometimes that minute is too long. We need instant gratification. We want it now. Doesn’t matter what it is, Amazon prime it. Is this a bad thing? No. Is it bad to have that mindset with everything in our lives? Yes.

We want to lose ten pounds by next week. We want that promotion right now. What about the effort, time, and energy to get those things? I often find myself getting frustrated in the waiting the in between. I’ve been waiting to be in the same country as my husband for a long time. Years. I thought we would’ve been settled by now. We are not. That’s ok. Why? God has something in waiting. Why? Because his timing is perfect. Why? He sees the bigger picture for our lives. Do I always believe this? No. Do I preach this to myself every day? Yes.

I had to change my understanding of waiting. I’m not waiting in a line bored out of my mind with achy feet. I’m waiting like I’m waitress waiting on tables. Anticipating something. Working being active. Actively serving God. Growing; becoming a better wife, friend, and daughter. Actively reading mediating and praying Gods word. Why? Because I believe God is who He says He is.

People often ask is there any progress on Moses getting here. I don’t really have an answer, except that I’m waiting. Why is taking so long? I don’t know. I don’t know a lot, but I’m ok with that. I have faith. I’m often encouraged by multiple bible stories. Many saints that have gone before me doing the work. Keeping the faith and waiting.

I’m encouraged when I realize David was a shepherd. Doing his job. Working, actively waiting before he would become king. Joseph waiting never losing hope in prison that God will free him. Abraham waiting years for the promise of a child so he can be the father of nations. So many stories of people waiting for Gods promises. Jesus himself was waiting to start His ministry for the perfect timing. Why should I be any different?

I am very sure I am not the only one waiting for something we desperately want, even needing. I encourage you. Wait actively. Don’t get distracted by the in between. I’m not sure what that looks like for you. Just be ready for when the time comes. I want to be found where I am supposed to be. Like David in the pasture. Defending his sheep. Learning warfare skills. Playing the harp. Writing songs for generations. Joseph being of integrity using his God given gift to one day save nations. Jesus in Nazareth working as a carpenter. Living humbly to do His Fathers will. God has a purpose for the wait. He has a purpose for the right now and in between. The wait is worth it.

“The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths grow tired and weary, even young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:28b-31