Waiting for God

Recently one of my close friends described the way in which God had quickly answered her prayer. After hearing about her experience, I found myself not glad for her, but jealous. For over a year now I had searched for a new job without success. I couldn’t understand why God was not quicker to help me in my current situation. Why did my friend have a quick answer, while I had to wait for God to act?

After seeking answers in my Bible, I realised that many people before me had waited. David waited years to become king. The people of Israel waited for generations to find their promised land. Joseph and Mary waited to see how their son would save his people. The disciples waited following the crucifixion of Jesus to find out what was happening—what the true outcome of Jesus’ death would be.

God still calls us to wait. We do not know the what, where or why of how God works; but Romans 8:28 tells us that ‘all things work together for good for those who love God’—even if it takes longer than we’d like!

Prayer: O Lord, we pray that you will give us an attitude of peace and gratitude for the blessings you have shown us. Give us strength to wait for you even in the toughest of situations. Amen