Waiting on God

Another difficult lesson to learn in the Christian life, but vital for service and growth.

Not many believers  understand or see this quality in their lives. It involves patience, dedication, leading and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Many Scriptures refer to this subject, testifying as to its importance, Is.30:18.

What does it mean? To let God act and deal with me in His own time and way. Is.55:8-9.

What does it involve? To understand His will and the way He leads us in His Word. 

Obedience is a must.

What examples are there to follow? There are many, some are:

1. Abraham:Gen.12:1-4, 15:1-4, 17:1. We have God's promises to Abraham, and the long wait for them to be fulfilled. We see the obedience and the mistakes, faith in God. The end result- Blessing.

2. Jacob. His scheeming and failure end in being a fugitive. He learned the hard way, but received the blessing in the end, Gen.46:1-5.

3. Jesus of Nazareth. His life was marked by obedience and a long wait to embark on His earthly ministry.Ps.40:1-2, (the prophetic utterance).

What are the practical implications? The chastening and corrective process to bring maturity in the life.

It may take many years before God can use us.

How do I get the guidance I need from the Holy Spirit? Learn to listen to His voice and wait. 1 Sam.3:8-11. Beware also, that the Lord will test you for faithfulness, 1 Kings,13:14:24.

The Final Word, Ps.40:1-3.