Waiting is Beautiful

By Chris Baxter

Have you ever felt like you have obeyed the Lord by taking a giant leap of faith, and now you're just waiting to land on solid ground? You know you have been called to do something but you just don't know the details of that call; so, you... just... wait... on the Lord... and His... perfect... timing.

Waiting is beautiful to the Lord. It puts us in a place of complete dependence on Him, which pleases Him, because He can then do His work in us.  Yes, while we humanly wait, He supernaturally works.  Hear His promise:

Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not become tired, they will walk and not become weary.  Isaiah 40:31

Because I appreciate any kind of athlete in action, these pictures speak to me about the concept of beauty in the waiting. Observe the strength and grace in the mid-routines of the gymnasts. Now take note of your current situation that may be "up in the air." Remember, you may feel completely out of control, but He never is! So in the midst of your waiting, hold on to your invisible God who is beautifully present... in your... present... and... in your... future.

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord.   Psalm 27:14

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Love rejoices with truth

Love does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices with truth.  1 Corinthians 13:6

Dear Lord,

Help us to love like you! Cause our hearts to weep over our sin and rejoice over your truth. Forgive us for doing the opposite! Reveal our errant thoughts, words and actions, both personally and collectively. Give us a heart to live out your truth so that it causes others to ponder the beauty in our choices. Amen.