Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him.…–Psalm 37:7
I don’t have to tell you–we are living in tough times! If we continue doing “business as usual” we will end up out of business. Something has to change, and that “something” is us. It’s foolish to suppose that that things will get automatically get better without effort on our part. Time doesn’t heal all wounds. Too the contrary–the passing of time often makes matters worse. If left untreated, a minor wound can get infected and threaten our life. It’s time to act. However, sometimes the best thing we can do is to do nothing–just wait and watch God work. This recent article from Turning Point gives us good advice:
We’ve often heard that it is wise to live within our means. But today financial advisors everywhere are saying this is no longer good enough–we need to live below our means. According to a recent study on the phrase, “Good things come to those who wait,” people are making great strides. They are willing to pass up the immediate, smaller reward to wait for the bigger, more satisfying one.
As Christians, many of us are willing to pass on the immediate “thank you” for our service if we could just see people’s lives changed as they come to know Christ. So the days, months, and even years pass without seeing any fruit from our efforts. And the truth is, as discouraged as we may become, we have to remember that God times the harvest, and we will reap in due season if we do not lose heart. And what, at times, seems futile here on earth is used by our Father. He sees our acts of service, He knows the intentions of our heart, and He will reap the harvest…in His perfect time.
” God aims to exalt Himself by working for those who wait for Him.”
John Piper
