Finally, we are to the final concept of waiting. As a review, when we wait, the Bible instructs us to: 1. Wait quietly 2. Wait patiently 3. Wait confidently 4. Wait expectantly Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 I discovered […]
As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Micah 7:7 In the past few weeks, I’ve mentioned that I have found four aspects of waiting in scripture: 1. Wait quietly 2. Wait patiently 3. Wait confidently 4. Wait […]
As I said in my last post, I’ve found four keys in scripture on how we are supposed to wait. 1. Wait quietly 2. Wait patiently 3. Wait confidently 4. Wait expectantly I’ve had plenty of time to wait quietly as I pray that my laryngitis will resolve. Right now, I’m about five or six […]
Over the past two months, I have been contemplating the idea of waiting on God. I have scoured the Scriptures looking for clues as to how we should wait, and I have come up with four important concepts. When waiting, we must: 1. Wait quietly 2. Wait patiently 3. Wait confidently 4. Wait expectantly I […]
If you look up the definition of the word “wait,” it says to “stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens.” We live in a society that values activity; therefore, waiting is an unnatural activity—or lack of activity. However, isn’t most of God’s word—aren’t most of His […]
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. Be still in the presence of the […]
Have you ever heard God speak? I have never heard an audible voice, but I know without a doubt that He has spoken to me many times. Sometimes He speaks directly through His word. Sometimes I hear a still, small voice whisper in my spirit. Sometimes someone says something that just causes my spirit to […]
When I first separated from my husband, I was angry with God. I couldn’t even open my Bible or pray. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue walking with Him. After all, following Him hadn’t worked out so well for me. When I finally recovered enough to open my Bible, I somehow landed in the book of Job. I’ve […]
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32). In the days following Hank’s death, I prepared myself for the funeral. I had reintroduced myself to the church, […]
