DCLM Daily Manna 16 December 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Topic: Blessed Are Those Who Wait
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“Blessed Are Those Who Wait”
Monday, December 16, 2024
“Blessed Are Those Who Wait”
Monday, December 16, 2024
Key Verse
“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him” (Isaiah 30:18).TEXT — Isaiah 30:18-26
Message
The world is accustomed to haste. Many prefer to travel on the fast lane, own fast cars, fast telephony, fast Internet connections and eat fast foods. With the world wired together by awesome communication technology into one small global village, many business and lifestyle decisions can be made in no time by the touch of a gadget. The world is filled with the plague of impatience from coast to coast. Sadly, many Christians have contracted this syndrome and have been stung by the haste bug.
God warned Israel about rebellion and lack of patience in waiting on Him. He informed them that in quietness and in confidence will their strength be after their repentance. He, therefore, promised to be gracious and merciful to them, if they wait for Him.
Waiting on the Lord, however, should not be assumed to mean stoppage of all efforts towards the realisation of one’s set goals. Being patient for God to intervene in our affairs does not turn us into fatalistic believers, doing nothing and hoping for something. Waiting for God actually means turning to Him in prayers, trusting in His word for the things we desire, doing our best as may be required and looking up to Him, until He sends the blessings we ask.
Whatever the needs of our lives – child-bearing, marriage partner, marital bliss, good job, healing, personal spiritual growth, ministerial progress – waiting is an activity that involves the pursuit of God for the realisation of desires. Whoever waits on Him must earnestly seek His face and stand upon His promises until the requests are granted. For our waiting to be fruitful, therefore, it has to be accompanied by holiness and blamelessness, faith, courage, hope, patience and service unto the Lord.
Thought for the day
An impatient Christian is like a vehicle without brakes.
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