I Choose Today to Wait with Purpose

How does one wait well? Waiting with a purpose is a healthy way to approach our wait.

There are so many examples of waiting in scripture:

• Abraham waiting till he was 100 to see God’s promise come to fruition;
• Joseph waiting over a decade as a slave/prisoner for God to delivery him to his destiny;
• The Israelites waiting 40 years to reach the promised land;
• As well as waiting for the most important  promise of all: the coming Messiah, Jesus.

Waiting is not special to us here in our time; it is a common theme. It is how we handle the waiting that matters.

Just as Charles Spurgeon says, “If the Lord Jehovah makes us wait, let us do so with our whole hearts; for blessed are all they that wait for Him. He is worth waiting for. The waiting itself is beneficial to us: it tries faith, exercises patience, trains submission, and endears the blessing when it comes. The Lord’s people have always been a waiting people”

So we wait with confidence, assurance, and boldness, trusting that the Lord is guiding us through the waiting period to shape us into His best for His glory and according to His purpose.

As David said while waiting for God to rescue him for a madman looking to kill him, “Wait patiently for the LORD.  Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Ps 27:14.

I want to wait well. I want to learn and grow in my waiting. I want to allow Him the opportunity to develop and hone the abilities and tools needed to complete His good work in me. I want to wait with a purpose.

“Lord, guide us in our waiting. Show us where we need to grow and develop the tools need to do Your will, for Your purposes. We want to glorify You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Waiting with purpose is not merely a passive activity but an opportunity for growth, faith-building, and alignment with God’s will. Just as the examples from scripture demonstrate, our waiting is never in vain when we trust in the Lord’s timing and purposes. Let us embrace the waiting seasons of our lives with courage and patience, knowing that God is working behind the scenes for our ultimate good and His glory.

As we journey through seasons of waiting, let’s commit to waiting with purpose and intentionality. Take a moment to reflect on a current situation where you are waiting and invite God to reveal His purposes and strengthen your faith during this time. Share your reflections or experiences in the comments below to encourage and support one another in our waiting journeys. Together, let’s wait with hope, courage, and expectancy, trusting in the faithfulness of our God.