WHILE WAITING

Text: proverbs 23:18, Habakkuk 2;3

Just has how impatient we are in waiting in bank queues for transactions, restaurants for food and interviews for a job, some christians have developed such circular habit in the things of God making their christian race frustrating. many a times we pray to God and also want to answer the prayers by going through unnecessary shortcuts. however, some waiting period are defined no matter what you do or say,it has to be on that exact timeline for example,a pregnant woman who has to wait for 9 months before delivering.
The waiting period in this context is not the absence of movement but rather is a period where you have carried out what is expected of us(accepted Jesus,studied the word,pray ,fast & evangelized)and you are still on hold.
this period as believers reminds us that no matter how wise ,rich, strong,we are not the owner of our lives (1corinthias 6;19-20).

It also reminds us that there’s a supreme being .(Deu 10:17-18)

it increases our dependency on God.(isa 41;13),(Phil. 4:13, 19).
the waiting period is not a “delay”,it is a preparation,a period where God is working on you.some key virtues that we as believers must possess are PATIENCE, HUMILITY AND FAITH. Because the devil also takes advantage of the waiting stage by frustrating your efforts with evil thoughts , counterfeit ideas, depression and comparison among our peers(Rev 12:10b).so heed not to his conversations refuse to be distracted.

STEPS TO TAKE WHILE WAITING
* Be vigilant/sensitive, don’t take any spiritual matters for granted (1peter 5:8)

*position yourself for an expectation.(Act 1: 6-14, pro.10:24)

*listen to instructions (pro.16:20-25)and prepare for the blessings (2kings 4;1-7)

*marry the Word of God.(psalm 119:105),( josh 1:8)

*keep declaring it.(job 22:28)

*keep an atmosphere of praise and joy.(pro.17:22)
In conclusion, “patience without faith equals crisis” there will be good times ,hard times but don’t allow that condition define you.it is not easy to wait..so ask the holy spirit to help you today.i pray the lord grants you peace in all ramifications of your lives. Amen
God bless you!.