Wait on the Lord
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength: They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. (Isa 40:31)
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss books is Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss always has some big ideas in his books not only for children but also for grownups. In this book, he tells us that it is all too often that we will have setbacks in life. He calls our low point in life the “slump.” “Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.” To make matters worse, Dr. Seuss warns, making choices at this time will be difficult and waiting for an opportunity is not easy.
Don’t we all have times when things are going south and we are hitting rock bottom? We try to remain calm, to stay upbeat and think positive. But, how do we un-slump? Turn to the Bible and review our favorite verses. Pray for courage, strength and wisdom. Dear Lord, please show me the light. And He will. “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Waiting is a process and a trial. Fear makes waiting unbearable. Fear of the unknown can weaken our faith and spirit. Imagine the fear when the Israelites faced the expanse of water in front of them, and heard the approaching Egyptian soldiers at the same time. Panic didn’t do any good. Then, Moses said, “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today” (Ex 14:13). To wait on our Lord, we have to stand still and stay calm. Acknowledge Him, and let Him take over to decide what is best. He will accomplish things for us. It may not be immediate, but we just have to wait and see.
When we wait on the Lord, we have hope. Afflictions in life can easily cripple us if we lose hope. Hope will sustain us during the waiting period. We don’t merely wait for an opportunity as if it’s all by chance. All opportunities and turning points are provided by Him.
Oh, the places we will go! God has promised us that we shall mount up with wings like eagles, and run and not be weary.
(taken from ia.tjc.org)
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But i dont understand... what am i actually waiting for?
it makes me feel as though the things i am given at present are not enough; like im not contented with what im blessed with now.
but no, i want to feel contented in the Lord. then i wait for what?
wait for time to reveal itself.... for life to unfold before my eyes.... for the rest of my life to pass... and for God's glory to be manifested.
can't wait for that day when the glory of the Lord shall appear to all men, as though the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day.
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss books is Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss always has some big ideas in his books not only for children but also for grownups. In this book, he tells us that it is all too often that we will have setbacks in life. He calls our low point in life the “slump.” “Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.” To make matters worse, Dr. Seuss warns, making choices at this time will be difficult and waiting for an opportunity is not easy.
Don’t we all have times when things are going south and we are hitting rock bottom? We try to remain calm, to stay upbeat and think positive. But, how do we un-slump? Turn to the Bible and review our favorite verses. Pray for courage, strength and wisdom. Dear Lord, please show me the light. And He will. “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Waiting is a process and a trial. Fear makes waiting unbearable. Fear of the unknown can weaken our faith and spirit. Imagine the fear when the Israelites faced the expanse of water in front of them, and heard the approaching Egyptian soldiers at the same time. Panic didn’t do any good. Then, Moses said, “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today” (Ex 14:13). To wait on our Lord, we have to stand still and stay calm. Acknowledge Him, and let Him take over to decide what is best. He will accomplish things for us. It may not be immediate, but we just have to wait and see.
When we wait on the Lord, we have hope. Afflictions in life can easily cripple us if we lose hope. Hope will sustain us during the waiting period. We don’t merely wait for an opportunity as if it’s all by chance. All opportunities and turning points are provided by Him.
Oh, the places we will go! God has promised us that we shall mount up with wings like eagles, and run and not be weary.
(taken from ia.tjc.org)
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But i dont understand... what am i actually waiting for?
it makes me feel as though the things i am given at present are not enough; like im not contented with what im blessed with now.
but no, i want to feel contented in the Lord. then i wait for what?
wait for time to reveal itself.... for life to unfold before my eyes.... for the rest of my life to pass... and for God's glory to be manifested.
can't wait for that day when the glory of the Lord shall appear to all men, as though the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day.
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And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it. Also from the appearance of His waist and upward I saw, as it were, the color of amber with the appearance of fire all around within it; and from the appearance of His waist and downward I saw, as it were, the appearance of fire with brightness all around. Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the brightness all around it. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. (Ezekiel 1:26-28)
(sorry, this picture is NOTHING compared to the glory of the Lord when He comes again :D)
i like the still view of the rainbow..as my little sister just reminded me just now, to remember to stand on His promise and in time, He will return to bring us home.
dby (:
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