Wait
“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength” Isaiah 40:31
Wait – The Hebrew root is qawa. It means “I wait, look for or hope with eager expectation”. Faith is often expressed in patient endurance confidently knowing that God will act. Waiting involves the very essence of a person’s soul. There will come a time when all that God has promised will be realized and fulfilled. In the meanwhile the believer lives by means of his integrity and uprightness as he trusts God’s grace and power. Hope has an eternal home in man’s heart. Hope does not depend on one’s circumstances, history or attitude. Hope is eschatological. As long as there is a future, there is hope. That means that no matter what the current situation, hope exists. And even death is not the end. Hebrews declares that we may hope in spite of death because death is no longer our prison.
God has planted a vineyard in our hearts for the purpose of producing fruit. For everyone in recovery, hope is our lifeblood. But the manifestation of hope takes time. Progress not perfection is the hallmark of those who have learned to wait. God’s promise is real. If we wait on Him, we will see change. We will gain new strength.
Waiting is one of the most difficult things to do in this world. Our culture is completely opposed to waiting. Everything is done as quickly as possible. Even sending out this daily word. We often complain that we can no longer find true craftsmanship and quality. We know that we live with less than perfect results from construction to education. Most of these unpleasant consequences are a direct result of not being willing to wait. But God is not in a hurry. He wants perfect, not just better or best. Learning to wait takes real effort in a world that wants it now. But God tells us that there are great rewards for waiting. Be patient, and prosper.
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Only a note to say that I’ve really been thankful to God to read your offerings with Hebrew and Greek. So I searched out your very first post, just for fun. I read your posts often, and enjoy them so much, as water to a thirsty soul. Studied 4 years of Greek and 2 years of Hebrew in ’72-’76, forgot most of it, but now looking at it often on Bible Hub text analysis. That is how I found your writings (searching a scripture with search for Hebrew or Greek added). I have received the 30 day trial posts, and loved them. Now I find your posts on line whenever I take time to read them. I appreciate so much the insight you have been given, and that you take time to share, and I know it takes time and commitment to do this daily. One day, as we get out of debt and get ahold of our finances, I plan to order a book or two, but will be reading here until. Have read Jan 2018 posts so far, and find a satisfaction in my heart. I commit to pray for you and your family, your health, your ministry. May our LORD bless you and keep you, may you know His presence more and more, may your spiritual gifts and anointing increase as you move in the plan and purpose of Abba, may you be filled with joy. Thank you for serving us with your gifts. May you find you are filled to overflowing over and above all you could ask or think. With love, one of your readers.
P.S. I was so blessed to read this day’s post on “waiting” and find this is what I needed to hear today. Also, this week’s post (dec.31? 2018) on “belonging,” so very powerful a word to me, from my Father. Thankful.