Some people very dear to us waited years and years for a child. They felt God's promise, but the waiting went on and on. With one couple, God blessed them with a baby boy after 12 years of marriage and longing for a child. With the other couple, they tried to adopt for years and kept hitting heartbreaking road blocks. Then, suddenly God blessed them with a beautiful little girl that needed a loving home. It was so discouraging to watch these precious people wait and wait for the children they longed for, but their faith never seemed to waver. They knew what God had promised them and they clung to that hope that He would give them the desires of their hearts.
I've been praying this week for a family that's waiting for a loved one's passing. Her battle with cancer has been long and hard-fought... The family has said their goodbyes and shared wonderful memories. Now they are just waiting. Waiting for her pain to end. Waiting to grieve their loss. Waiting.
At our small group the other night, we talked about David and how he waited 14 years from the time he was anointed as King to when he was finally crowned... And all the while he was chased and threatened and in grave danger. Can you imagine having to wait for a promise for 14 years and in the meantime being attacked? Could anyone have blamed David if he said, "Thanks God, but no thanks... I think I'll go back to herding sheep." But God knew the integrity of his heart... He knew that David loved Him so completely that he would follow Him anywhere and endure the waiting. Could the same be said of us?
In the midst of his waiting, David wrote these words:
If you are waiting, have courage. God is using this time to grow you in your faith and remind you that He is all you need.
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