Are
you still waiting for God to fulfill something He’s promised? Or, are you still
waiting for an answer from Him about something you’ve prayed about for years?
What are you and I doing while we wait?
Let’s
see what Abraham did while he waited…
Romans
4:18-21 “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became
the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your
offspring be.” Without weakening
in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead – since
he was about a hundred years old – and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but
was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to
do what he had promised.” Romans 4:18-21
Abraham
didn’t pout or wallow in disappointment. He didn’t weaken in faith or waver in
unbelief, but was strengthened in his faith while he waited! He didn’t blame
God or get angry with God, but gave glory to God!!!
Worshiping
God in “bad” times and difficult situations can be hard. The more we are fully
persuaded that God is all-powerful and sovereign over everything, the easier it
is. God used our wait for children to grow me in this area.
So,
when most of our basement flooded last week with water continually coming up
through the floor with no where to go (while the sump pump ran non-stop), I was
able to stop and praise God. I praised Him for who He is, knowing He is
sovereign, in control and has power over everything. I could trust Him to help
us, guide us and get us through. I then thanked Him for what I did like about
our house 😉
and that
we had a roof over our head! God then helped me put things in perspective,
realizing it could be a whole lot worse. He also reminded me of some of the
things I take for granted.
How
will you and I remember to stop and worship God in good times and bad or while
waiting? He’s always worthy of our worship!!!
Alice
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