He is Worth the Wait! Oh, you thought I was referencing Mister? I’m talking about God!
In a world where waiting is abhorred and speed is adored, how would one comet to appreciate Waiting? Let’s talk about it…
We say terms like, “I want to work smarter and not harder”, but often associate the smarter part to doing it quicker, to circumvent the process! The praise often comes from doing something in record time. Instant gratification is the name of the game! Then, it happens! What happens? You come into contact with Love! You meet God and it is like the world stands still.
As this divine experience takes place, we begin to embrace the moments of solace and stillness. We go from being impatient, standing before the microwave to then longing for the uninterrupted moments with your 1st Love! It is jaw-dropping how we can all have an intimate time with the Lord and never have to wait in line to experience His Love!
For those of us who are single, as a powerful campaign of assurance, we are told, “Our mate is worth the wait.” That is a great encouragement when you have not always done relationships in a Godly manner. It is a truth that can help us remain on track and appreciative for doing it God’s Way!
Here’s where that phrase took a stratospheric turn for me! Since being permitted to date, as a teen, I have always been in long term relationships, but the ugly truth is that none were fruitful. All involved “awakening love before its time.” I can look over decisions made that were covenant in nature, but most certainly not in Spirit! I lived in a warped reality of giving myself points for being in committed relationships, that were actually not committed to God!
I am forever indebted to God for the term, “He is Worth the Wait” taking on a totally different meaning for me! I never fully knew what it meant to wait on God. Overall, I have lived a pretty privileged life. That comes with some benefits and even some deficits, because it can make you very green in areas that are necessities in growing in God. I am grateful for the lessons that I have learned as my heart began to enlarge for seeing Love through the eyes of God. It even got to a point that I thanked God for allowing me to experience Him to this degree without a spouse, because there is no way I would have wanted to have to split this time. He did major surgery in my heart and the work that was required was what began the journey of seeing how much Worth was connected to the Wait!
God prepares us in a way to mature us all while teaching us what pleases Him. It then goes into being an overflow in the remainder of our lives. You will begin to see changes in other relationships; how you maneuver in life; and how you truly see waiting.
Divine Work & Pray:
Work: Jot down in your Divine Design journal what has been challenging for you in waiting? It is very important to be honest about how you see waiting! Do you find yourself praying for patience all while being impatient for how God provides the teaching for it?
Pray: Father God, make my heart ready for waiting. Make me mindful of how much I can miss in not being still. Give me an appreciation for how You move. I know that is developed through my surrender and obedience. I desire to wait on You with a grateful heart. You indeed are Worth the Wait! In Your Timeless and Omniscient Name I pray, Amen.
