Be Patient

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23

Do not run ahead of God’s purposes. Be patient. Expect Him to show you His path and provision. If you’ve waited a long time to see the desire of your heart come to fruition, this may be exceedingly difficult. It was for Abraham and Sarah. And after hoping for a child for so many years, Sarah’s faith failed and she decided to take matters into her own hands. She offered her maidservant Hagar to Abraham as a surrogate.

But it was a colossal misstep that had unimaginably destructive consequences. You can see in the Middle East how descendants of Hagar’s son Ishmael and Sarah’s son Isaac continue to fight to this day (Genesis 16-17, 21)

Do not make the same mistake. Don’t run ahead of the Lord’s timing. Patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, restraining you and allowing you to persevere until the Father fulfills His good purposes for you. He will help you endure if you turn to Him. Yes, it is difficult, but absolutely worthwhile. So wait for Him and enjoy the fullness of His blessing.

Lord, it’s so difficult to wait. Strengthen me with Your Spirit and keep me focused on You, amen.

In His presence… trust His timing.

EVERY DAY IN HIS PRESENCE, CHARLES F. STANLEY