Expectant in the Waiting

I am a highly impatient person. I am quick to yell in traffic, cringe at long lines, and the thought of waiting 2 weeks for a package to be delivered is daunting. In a world full of hustle and bustle, what happens when our Savior calls us to wait? 

He made people wait 400 years between the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible. He probably won’t make us wait that long now, but sometimes a few years or even a few months can feel close to 400 when we’re wanting big answers from God. 

When we’re caught in the waiting period for however long, keep pressing into the Lord. Be expectant, be hopeful, be joyful. In the waiting, build up your faith, dive into scripture, and keep seeking a relationship with Jesus. God changed the world after the 400 years of waiting by sending His son, Jesus. His biggest act of love was displayed after hundreds of years of waiting and confusion. He was fulfilling His promises and growing individuals, all in His perfect timing. 

We may feel stuck, discouraged, or what feels like a long line to talk to God. The people in the Bible waited 400 years to see God’s plan begin to come full circle. Imagine how these individuals felt. A son was prophesied, then silence fell. The waiting is worth it. Even when the world offers Amazon Prime, Fast Passes, and the Peach Pass, waiting is worth it. Jesus is worth it.

Even when God seems silent and feels far, He is constantly working in our waiting. We can’t see every detail. If we could, we wouldn’t have any dependency on God; we wouldn’t be forced to trust Him in every aspect of our lives. 

Psalm 46:10 tells us that God says “Be still, and know that I am God.” Sometimes, God wants us to sit, be silent, and reflect on who He is. Be silent to hear His voice but don’t be silent about Him. In the waiting is when the most growth can happen and when God is preparing the way for what is to come. 

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God made the people wait 400 years for Jesus. If He’s making you wait right now, He is going to do something BIG in your life. He may be preparing you for the future and you don’t know it yet. Waiting is a blessing even when it feels hopeless.