When God says Wait!

“The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurries toward its goal. It won't be a lie. If it's delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It won't be late.” Habakkuk 2:3

There are so many times we are moving forward and all of sudden God says, “Wait!” Wow, here you are ready and even can see the things ahead. All of a sudden, God gives you a yellow light. We must not get discouraged when He says ‘wait.’ This delay does not mean we will be denied! He actually wants to take care of some things! Some things include in us, others in the path and even circumstances to come. We must trust Him in the waiting!

Some may say that when He says, “No!” it is more discouraging; but I believe it more difficult to hear ‘wait.’ At least with ‘no’ you are clear on His will. When He says ‘wait,’ He is not saying ‘no,’ He is saying only be patient, it is not time yet. God always knows what is best for each of us; this includes His timing on things.

Recently, in the Daytona 500 there was an explosion that delayed the racers. We could only imagine how anxious they were to continue on the race that came to a sudden stop (wait/pause). They had their minds set on the prize/goal that was set before them. They were not denied to complete the race; but had to wait until the necessary repairs were made quickly on the track pavement. If they were not patient to wait, there could have been major disasters. After a while, they were able to complete the race! Every season does have an end! With every wait/pause, there will be movement once again. Praise God!

“It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD” Lamentations 3:26

The other aspect of waiting is understanding the importance of expecting from the Lord, as you wait! There is a calm quietness you can walk in, knowing that your heavenly Father has it all in the palm of His hands! So although you may have this season of waiting, He is doing things that far outweigh your natural understanding! ‘Only God’… is what I often will say…because He is the only one who could move and cause the things that take place in each of our lives, especially in those moments of ‘suddenlies!’

Natalie Young

Daughter of the most High God