“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.” -- Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)
Paulette Taylor
January 1, 2024“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.” -- Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)
Are you impatient? Do you feel the need to rush to get things done? Or are you willing to follow Christ’s leading and let Him dictate when and how things get done through prayer?
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12, KJV)
It is very easy to get distracted in this life. The world sends us so much information. Just turn on your TV, computer, tablet, or phone, and presto, a wealth of information is at your fingertips. But it just might be that the ease of obtaining this information could be causing an impatient spirit. An attitude of instant-ready everything!
We must remember, as we “taste of the love of God,” we also receive His constant blessings, his hand of protection, and the greatest degree of patience we could ever imagine.
We can test God, unknowingly, by our acts of selfishness, being preoccupied with what WE want, unloving, and impatient with ourselves and others. God’s patience has stood the test of time, but we cannot take that precious gift for granted. This Christian journey is not easy. The devil sends challenges every single day. He opens the door to improper thoughts and actions. Or maneuvers us to the wrong places. Anything to distract us from the true mission God has given us, as His children.
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12, NIV)
The Father, Himself, exercised patience as He, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, with genuine love, executed the plan of salvation, which culminated in Christ dying on the cross for our sins. They knew this amazing, sacrificial plan had to run its course to save humanity.
Let us strive, through prayer, to employ a greater degree of patience for each other, and ourselves. The stress we may experience, because of impatience, will begin to fade. There is real joy in patiently waiting on the Lord. So, I encourage you, with God’s help and the leading of the Holy Spirit, to “. . . let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1, NIV)
We cannot let the sin of impatience rob us of our place, seated at the feet of Jesus in Glory. I pray God’s love will continue to engulf us as we patiently await our Savior’s return.
“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” (Revelation 14:12, KJV)
Paulette Taylor is the prayer coordinator for the Indiana Conference.
