Abraham and Sarah, Parents at Last! –Image generated with A.I. Have you ever had to wait just–forever? It’s tough, isn’t it? You wait in line. You wait on the phone. You wait for summer. You wait for vacations, marriage, careers, promotions. As children, our experience of waiting for Christmas morning is so universal it hasContinue reading “The Waiting is the Hardest Part. Genesis 30:22-24.”
Category Archives: WAIT on the Lord
They That Wait Upon the Lord. 1 Samuel 26:8-11.
David spent years running all over the wilderness of Israel evading Saul’s murderous armies. He had 600 men on the road, each depending on David for food. One day David and his men hid themselves deep in a cave and Saul came in alone to relieve himself. David’s men whispered, “Kill him, David. God broughtContinue reading “They That Wait Upon the Lord. 1 Samuel 26:8-11.”
“I Will Make You Fishers of Men.” Matthew 4:18-20.
“As He was walking along the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers, Simon, who would be called Peter, and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. ‘Follow Me,’ He told them, ‘and I will make you fishers of men!’ Immediately they left their nets and followedContinue reading ““I Will Make You Fishers of Men.” Matthew 4:18-20.”
“JESUS HIMSELF BEGAN TO BE ABOUT THIRTY YEARS OF AGE…” Luke 3:23.
The King James version uses odd terminology: (began to be about thirty?). But the point of the verse above is, Jesus was 30 when he began his public ministry. How old do you plan to be when you begin your “public ministry” or some other great work? In our culture, most people launch careers inContinue reading ““JESUS HIMSELF BEGAN TO BE ABOUT THIRTY YEARS OF AGE…” Luke 3:23.”
Owning vs. Renting.
Benny is a miser of legendary exploits. He buys NOTHING without a coupon. He spends hours fighting with customer service representatives. “Let me speak to your manager!” He stops at twenty restaurants on Veteran’s Day to collect free meals—all of them to-go. “Oh, I WILL get what’s coming to me.” His stories progress from amusingContinue reading “Owning vs. Renting.”
Wait on the Lord Like King David.
How old was David when he killed Goliath? And when he became king? Do you remember what happened in between? David spent the in-between years running from Saul, the king who wanted to kill him. First, David is anointed the future king by Samuel. Then he kills Goliath and does many other great feats. EveryoneContinue reading “Wait on the Lord Like King David.”
Delays.
God answers every prayer—but often the answer is not yes or no but “wait.” I don’t think anyone likes that answer. Waiting can be SO HARD. Yet, it seems to be a huge part of our training. How long was Moses’s destiny delayed? At 40, he was moved by the plight of the Israelites, actedContinue reading “Delays.”
Don’t Just Stand There! Do Something!
Wait. Is that cliche^^ Biblical? Everyone says it. I’ve had bosses tell me “when in doubt, do something; take the initiative.” They want their people hustling, busy, working, go, go, go! That may be sound advice for employees. But I wonder whether God would tell his children, “don’t just stand there! Do something!” As aContinue reading “Don’t Just Stand There! Do Something!”
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