Waiting on the Lord
Psalm 30:20-22 says, “Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, as we hope in you.”
This past Sunday we examined Ruth as she waits on God’s plan to unfold. Waiting is a practice that seems counterproductive to most of us. In a world where those who act sooner and faster seem to be more successful, the ideas of patience and waiting don’t seem to make sense. But the wisdom of the world is not the wisdom of God. David was a man who was wise in the ways of experiencing God’s promises. In Psalm 30 (above), David shows us insight to his heart of waiting.
God longs to shield you from the attacks of your enemy. He longs to protect you from what would tear you down. But like a shield, he can only protect you if you stay behind him. He can only help you if you are willing to be helped. You must allow him, as your shepherd, to go before you and guide you.
As we stated Sunday, you will only be able to wait on God to the level that you trust God. Look at your life today. Where do you struggle to jump ahead of God instead of waiting upon Him? Where do you lack patience? Trust isn’t simply a matter of the head, but of the heart. Do you love God and trust that He has your best interests in mind? Do you believe that He is “Large and in Charge” (Sovereign)? Our God doesn’t just make us wait in order to stress us out. God has something better for you in store. Are you willing to wait on His best? His guidance and timing are perfect. He knows how to lead you, protect you, and empower you. Rest in His Shepherding care as you wait on His best.
See you this Sunday (and we will take the Lord’s Supper together—prepare your hearts). Also be in prayer for Dusty Wold (In Albuquerque hospital with West Nile Virus), Todd Dentler (from his motorcycle wreck), and The Fraley’s (on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic).
Pastor Todd
This past Sunday we examined Ruth as she waits on God’s plan to unfold. Waiting is a practice that seems counterproductive to most of us. In a world where those who act sooner and faster seem to be more successful, the ideas of patience and waiting don’t seem to make sense. But the wisdom of the world is not the wisdom of God. David was a man who was wise in the ways of experiencing God’s promises. In Psalm 30 (above), David shows us insight to his heart of waiting.
God longs to shield you from the attacks of your enemy. He longs to protect you from what would tear you down. But like a shield, he can only protect you if you stay behind him. He can only help you if you are willing to be helped. You must allow him, as your shepherd, to go before you and guide you.
As we stated Sunday, you will only be able to wait on God to the level that you trust God. Look at your life today. Where do you struggle to jump ahead of God instead of waiting upon Him? Where do you lack patience? Trust isn’t simply a matter of the head, but of the heart. Do you love God and trust that He has your best interests in mind? Do you believe that He is “Large and in Charge” (Sovereign)? Our God doesn’t just make us wait in order to stress us out. God has something better for you in store. Are you willing to wait on His best? His guidance and timing are perfect. He knows how to lead you, protect you, and empower you. Rest in His Shepherding care as you wait on His best.
See you this Sunday (and we will take the Lord’s Supper together—prepare your hearts). Also be in prayer for Dusty Wold (In Albuquerque hospital with West Nile Virus), Todd Dentler (from his motorcycle wreck), and The Fraley’s (on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic).
Pastor Todd
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