Bible Journaling 1.8.24

It’s Going to be Worth the Wait! January 8th, 2024

“Let us step into the darkness and reach out for the hand of God. The path of faith and darkness is so much safer than the one we would have chose by sight.” - George MacDonald

Most of us would have to admit that waiting is not our strongest suit. We don’t like waiting in traffic or waiting for a job promotion or even waiting for payday. We like things to happen when we want them. Sometimes we’re waiting in the dark, wondering about the medical test results or wondering if the bank will approve our loan. Waiting fills us with anxiety.

What about waiting for God? If we’re truly walking in the darkness, there can be no better place to wait than in the Presence of God. He offers the only true light for the world. He offers the promise that He is with us always, no matter where we are, whether we’re walking, running, or patiently waiting. If we wait on God’s perfect timing, we can see His hand at wor and we can see that the outcome was well worth the wait.

The One who holds you up in such high esteem sees you and is doing everything possible to assist your needs right now. Trust in Him and wait with confidence.

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” - Lamentations 3:25-26 NKJV

Let us pray: Dear lord, we are not very good at patiently waiting. Please draw near to us today and help us trust totally in You. Father God, hear our prayers of intentions from today, from our prayer wall and for any unmentioned prayers in our hearts.. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

(Today’s devotional comes from”You are Blessed: 366 Devotions written by Karen Moore) Published by Christian Art Publishers