Sometimes it’s easy to find yourself in a place where you have prayed and cried and fasted and prayed and prayed and cried and yet the mountain remains in the same place. Not only has it remained in the same place, but after all of these years, it seems even bigger than when you started. Now it seems like it’s time to just move on. Maybe it seems like it’s not worth trying anymore. That’s when you hear the voice of the Lord whisper to your heart encouraging you to……Just Wait.
Waiting is one of the hardest things to do. We have to crucify our flesh daily and remember to remain patient even in the midst of the storm. The bible says in Hebrews 10:36 “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised!” Hebrews 6:12
Remember, when God promises something, He will not fail to bring it to pass. It may not be in our time frame and it may seem like the years you have spent trying have been in vain. However, I’m reminded of the book of Joel 2:25 that says, “I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” God will more than make good the time and energy that you have put into His purpose for your life.
I don’t know much about farming, but I do know that if the farmer tries to reap a harvest too quickly the crop will be destroyed. Maybe you can try to eat the fruit now, but how much better will it taste when it is ripe and completely ready for harvesting.
What about when the baker spends hours putting all of the ingredients together only to remove the cake before it is finished baking. It will be ruined. The same goes for the purpose in our lives, if we move too soon, we could potential destroy the gift that God is trying to bless us with.
If I could encourage you today, I would tell you what God is telling me….just wait, it’s going to be worth it. I’ve seen your tears and I’ve heard your cries. Your best days are still in front of you, it’s not over until I say it’s over, you’ve only just begun.
Know this, “not now, doesn’t mean never.” You must learn to JUST WAIT!
