Stuck in God's Waiting Room

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.” –Psalms 40:1-5

Waiting on God can be one of the most challenging things you will constantly have to do throughout your life. There’s a funny saying that goes, “Don’t ask God for patience because he will answer you by making you have to wait for something.” Part of waiting on God to act on your behalf is being able to completely trust him that he knows what is best for you. When you can see God show up in your situation, it can really strengthen your faith and spirits, especially after sitting in his waiting room for a while. It’s almost a revelation that what the Bible says can ACTUALLY come true for you. It will give you hope and strength in your faith and give you some much needed resolve when you see God's moving on your behalf.

There is a peace that comes over you when you give God all your cares and worries to work out as he sees best. The main thing is to be present with what God has called you to do today and let God reveal what the next step is to take and what door to walk through. Sometimes this does mean taking a step of faith while looking up and asking God if this is his will. Go ahead and ask God to close the door if it’s not his perfect will for you. He will show you and get you through the uncertainty. Just be ready when the Spirit asks you to move and step out in faith even if you can't see the whole picture. Men, to be a truly strong leader in your life, one must trust God wholeheartedly for his direction and leading. He promises to come to your aid if you will trust!

Psalms 37:23 says, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delights in his way.” God will lead you today in what he has for you and will give the direction, leading, and strength you need for today. Tomorrow’s strength and leading will come tomorrow but today stay present to fulfill what God has given you to do in this moment in preparation for a better tomorrow and future centered in God’s will.

Let go and let God do his work on your behalf. Stay present and jump when he says jump.