Hurry Up and Wait: Six Days of Joy in the MeantimeSample

Joy in the Meantime...

Wait (qavah) on the LORD; Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!
Psalm 27:14

For our final day of this short study, let's remember that waiting seasons are not idle time. Every minute of our lives counts, and we don’t want to miss the beauty of our now, letting impatience rob our joy and opportunities. Let’s stay aware to see if we’ve been trying to help God by manipulating or controlling events, circumstances, things, or people to expedite our hopes.

How about asking God what is the next right thing we can do? Then, let’s do it. Do we need to be like a farmer completing any needed prep work? Especially if it includes guarding what God is up to with spiritual warfare prayer. Does He want us to partner with Him in His name and by His Word? If yes, we can then continue, knowing we have done everything He has asked of us and now we can stand confidently.

Finally, let’s return to our opening day of study with the old Hebrew word for wait: Qavah. To biblically wait on the Lord is to expectantly look to Him and hear His voice on a matter. It is also to be found so tightly embraced by Him that intimacy with Jesus becomes our daily thrill. And for that, we never have to wait!

You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11

If it’s been a while since you slowed down and carved out some time alone with the Lord to do the heavy lifting of your wait, now is the time. He has been waiting for you.

Simply come. Keep it simple. Don’t worry about getting your act together first—we come to Him because we don’t. Be quiet for a bit, and don’t rush. Bring your Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to breathe His life into your soul and spirit. Be open to what He is saying and experience His presence through the peace, joy, comfort, or strength that you need. It is here that you will learn that your waiting season is the miracle itself, far surpassing whatever it is you are tarrying for.

Yes, indeed. All of us. Let’s hurry up and wait!

Let’s pray about this...

Dear Heavenly Father, You know that these things are what I have been waiting for _______ (name them). I thank You for holding them in Your tender care, and I know You haven’t forgotten any of them. I trust You, and I trust Your timing. I pray for the Holy Spirit’s overflow in my life right now as I draw close to You. May everything I do bring You glory. In the Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

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