"For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens to the end [fulfillment]; it will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait [earnestly] for it, because it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day." Habakkuk 2:3 (AMP)
I hate waiting. Ok, hate is a strong word. Maybe I should say that I'm not very good at waiting...because I HATE IT!
I remember as a child, several promises that were made that never materialized. Some were promised rewards if I put in some hard word, but the reward was never given. Some were promises of fun times, but when the time came, there wasn't enough money and some were promises that "it" would never happen again...but it did.
Either way, I would spend hours, days, weeks looking forward to receiving what was promised. Those were exciting times at first. The hope of receiving, the anticipation made each task or day exhilarating, but as time went by and promises were broken, those days of exhilaration turned into anxiety. Would I receive what I had been promised or would my hopes be dashed again.
I felt a little like Charlie Brown - hoping that Lucy wouldn't snatch the football away at the last moment.
All that angst has faded, but occasionally, it rises up in me again. Will the reward come? Can I trust the one who promised? Will unforeseen circumstances change things?
Thank God I can count on every promise made in God's Word! I can read each one and let myself get excited about it. I can look forward with excitement, knowing that He will never change His mind, that His promises will always be kept...even if I have to wait longer than I expected, they will always be fulfilled!
Prayer:
Thank your, Heavenly Father, that we can always be sure of your promises, though they tarry, we will wait for them, for you do not lie. If you promised it, you will bring it to pass. Thank you. Amen
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(Copyright© 2011 Jan Christiansen. All rights reserved.)
I hate waiting. Ok, hate is a strong word. Maybe I should say that I'm not very good at waiting...because I HATE IT!
I remember as a child, several promises that were made that never materialized. Some were promised rewards if I put in some hard word, but the reward was never given. Some were promises of fun times, but when the time came, there wasn't enough money and some were promises that "it" would never happen again...but it did.
Either way, I would spend hours, days, weeks looking forward to receiving what was promised. Those were exciting times at first. The hope of receiving, the anticipation made each task or day exhilarating, but as time went by and promises were broken, those days of exhilaration turned into anxiety. Would I receive what I had been promised or would my hopes be dashed again.
I felt a little like Charlie Brown - hoping that Lucy wouldn't snatch the football away at the last moment.
All that angst has faded, but occasionally, it rises up in me again. Will the reward come? Can I trust the one who promised? Will unforeseen circumstances change things?
Thank God I can count on every promise made in God's Word! I can read each one and let myself get excited about it. I can look forward with excitement, knowing that He will never change His mind, that His promises will always be kept...even if I have to wait longer than I expected, they will always be fulfilled!
Prayer:
Thank your, Heavenly Father, that we can always be sure of your promises, though they tarry, we will wait for them, for you do not lie. If you promised it, you will bring it to pass. Thank you. Amen
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(Copyright© 2011 Jan Christiansen. All rights reserved.)
2 comments:
I'm from Pentalk. I know how you feel about waiting. But the older I get the more prayers I see the Lord has answered for me. And sometimes his goodness takes my breath away.
Thanks for commenting, Christine. I am learning to wait, knowing that when the time is right, God will bring everything together just right and that it will be far better than anything I could orchestrate myself. See ya around Pentalk!
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