"Waiting For The Word"

"I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."  Psalm 40:1

 

There are times in our lives when we all "need a word" from the Lord.  Many are desiring a word for the new year-- what will the Lord do this year, what is His plan.  We have a promise from Him that when we call on Him He will answer us.  Are you one of those who need a word for a situation you are in, a problem you are facing, wisdom to know what to do, direction for the future, or an answer to a perplexing question?  He has a word for you.  But you may have to wait for that word.

 

There are times when He will answer us instantly.  It is because the situation dictates an immediate response.  But more often than not, His answer will not always come so quickly.  Mostly, His answer comes as we seek Him, wait on Him and take time to be still and listen.  We are so geared to having everything instantly.  Our society, our world, every aspect of the way we conduct business is done in a "faster than the speed of light" mold.  But God is not in the hurry we are in.  He understands timing better than you and I do.  He knows when the exact moment to bring your answer is.  He is never late and never early.  He is right on time-- even if we don't think He is.

 

So, the word you are desiring is there.  He has it.  But you may have to take a few more minutes than you want to to find out what it is.  Take the time to sit still.  Take the time to listen.  Take the time to wait.  Don't get impatient and move before you have heard from Him.  That is what usually gets us in trouble.  It did King Saul. (1 Samuel 15).  Besides, wouldn't you rather wait and get the right answer, than not wait and get it wrong?  Think about it.     

 

Have a great day.  There are times when we have to wait for the word that we need, so wait.