The "Waiting Season"

Some things are hard to understand in the moment. Some things we may never understand. But we aren’t called to understand. We are called to trust. To trust someone is to firmly believe in the strength and reliability of that person. Can you trust someone you don’t know? Can you know someone you don’t spend time with?

I personally am not crazy about waiting for something. Whether it is a holiday, a special event, or even just my next meal, I can tend to look forward to whatever is next and forget about where I currently am.

As I have thought about this concept more, I have decided that I don’t like the term waiting. You see, waiting usually has the connotation of wasted time. And nothing is ever wasted in God’s timing. Looking back specifically over the last 8 months for me, there were times I was overwhelmed with the trial of waiting. I wasn’t content with where God had me. I was so ready to just move on to where I believed was best for me. In my mind, my desires were godly. And in a sense, they were. However, I was ready to just be past the stage God had me in. And that was hard. But looking back, I can truly see no time is wasted. God had me right where he wanted me, and out of it came blessings and fruit I didn’t think I was capable of bearing.

The “in between time” is never wasted. In fact, it’s the best possible thing that could be happening. Because as I walk uprightly, the Lord will not withhold anything beneficial from me (Psalm 84:11). Take some time to consider that where you are today truly is where God wants you. You’re there aren’t you? So capitalize on your opportunities. Wallow in surrender. Cling to truth and grow through whatever your waiting period may be. Because God’s plans are always best. He is after your good. We should be after his glory.

Ken Collier has said, “When there’s a gap between God’s way and wisdom and my understanding of God’s way, I must fill the gap with trust.” So let's trust in the Lord implicitly and lean not on what we understand, but in everything acknowledge him. He promises to direct our steps.

I am again taking a step back from this mindset of waiting, and again jumping into the lifestyle of moment by moment living. Jump with me?