Sunday, 27 October 2024

How long would you be willing to wait?


How long would you be willing to wait for the fulfilment of a promise? Most of us struggle to wait even a few days or weeks, but what would you do if these weeks turned into years? I think about how Moses needed to wait around 25 years for the fulfilment of God's promise:

"For example, there was God’s promise to Abraham. Since there was no one greater to swear by, God took an oath in his own name, saying:

“I will certainly bless you,
and I will multiply your descendants beyond number."

Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised. - Hebrews 6:13-15

John Ortberg - Biblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be.

Thoughts: How long have you waited for the fulfilment of a promise?

Living in Grace
D3LM3

2 comments:

Ken Gerhardt said...

Waiting on GOD is perpetual, I'm sure? God 'champions' our daily lives, and
we must be vigorous in serving God;
Psalm 62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.

Delme Linscott said...

Thanks for the comment Ken - love the Psalm you mentioned.