The last few weeks many people in my life have been playing the waiting game. Spending hours simply waiting on the birth of a child, a great miracle of healing, or clarity in their direction or decision making. It is a part of life that almost seems inescapable. To desire something so badly but to have absolutely no control of the situation can seem daunting.
As stated in my last post, I find myself on the verge of making a great decision in my life. A decision that will affect my family, my future, and my ministry. My wife and I have spent time in prayer, we have fasted, and now we simply wait. It is out of our hands and into our makers. When he speaks, we will obey.
Is that it? We just sit and wait?
I believe that many spend too much time waiting and not enough time being ready. What are you doing while you wait on your answer? Are you still investing in others? Are you still working at your job to the best of your ability? How long will you remain hopeful that what your longing full will come to pass?
I strongly believe that one of our greatest tests in life is what we do while we wait. The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew describes two different kinds of people. Those who simple wait. And those who are preparing while they wait. Which of the two are you today? What are you waiting for?
Its not a risk to let go of your situation and place in it Gods hands. Continue to be faithful right where you are, in all that you do. No matter how tiring or how difficult, keep your lamps full.
Dont just wait. Be Ready.
Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14
