What do you do, when you feel you have done all that you can do, to resolve a problem, or a conflict? Like the father of the prodigal son, who waited (who knows how long) for his son to come back. (Luke 15)
If there is one thing that I am not good at, it is waiting. I am not a very patient person. But in life, we are called to wait, no matter how hard it is. When it comes to God answering a prayer, and having us wait for His answer, it is a test of our faith.
I believe that many become discouraged when God has them wait, because they wonder if God will ever answer their prayer, or bring them resolution and restoration.
I heard a preacher say one time: "When you are down to nothing, God is up to something." I believe that God is working, and He is trying to affect change. The power of the Holy Spirit can do mighty things, but it takes time. But in the time of our waiting, we can be thankful for the fellowship, we can have with the Lord. We don't have to wait to be encouraged by Him, and His Word.
Just like a cell phone that must have it's charging time, God has us wait, to really encourage us, with both His presence, and His Word.
So let's not give up today! Let's wait for the Lord to come through for us, in His way, and in His time! GP
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