As we wait upon the Lord and align with His will, we experience the fullness of His grace and faithfulness.
Scripture contains many accounts of people who waited years before God’s promises came to pass. Waiting on the Lord develops character and deepens our trust in Him.
We can look at the account of David who was the chosen heir to Israel’s throne, but he spent years dodging King Saul‘s wrathful pursuit. Despite having two different opportunities for vengeance, David resisted the temptation and spared Saul’s life. He chose to adhere to God’s timetable for his coronation instead of dishonoring the Lord by killing the divinely anointed king.
In the Psalms, David reveals His intimate awareness of the Lord’s work in his life. David not only ascended the throne through patience, but he also learned that God’s way is always best. He grew in his commitment to trust the Lord rather than force outcomes through his own actions.
We cannot rush God’s timing, and our patient endurance doesn’t earn His favor, that already ours through grace. But waiting on the Lord does reshape us. David didn’t receive his blessings because he was special or because he earned them through patience. He received them because God is faithful to His promises. And that same faithfulness extends to us as we wait on Him.
From Pity to Praise 