Psalm 27:14–Wait For the Lord

Psalm 27:14–"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"

This is a direct command, a command to wait for the Lord.  But it is not a passive waiting, as if we are to wait aimlessly.  No.  We are called to wait courageously and with strength.  This is to say that our waiting is sustained and supported His power and in His enduring strength.  The waiting is not just a wait without purpose or intent.  Instead, waiting serves several objectives, not the least of which being to propel our growth in faith.  There are so many times in our lives when waiting is the only action for us.  When this is the case, let us remember the great joy that waiting can be as it is a great opportunity to trust in Him.

Waiting is the Hardest Part

Psalm 27:14: "Wait for the Lord; be strong , and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"

There is perhaps nothing more challenging than the commandment to wait on the Lord.  Today, this evening, the Holy Spirit spoke to me a clear message to wait.  This message, to be sure, is met with a conflicting emotion within me not to wait.  But, luckily, the Spirit of the Lord is strong and I am overwhelmed to listen to His voice.  In the end, however, waiting is not a passive ordeal.  It is an active pursuit of God's will in prayer and Bible study.  So now, at this point, I am here waiting on Him.  Although this may not be an instructive blog as much as an informative one, this is where I am.  I am waiting.  I will keep everyone informed on the outcome for I know that God will guide my steps!