Called to Wait

"But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation..."Micah 7:7 (ESV)

Many times when we visit the doctor’s office, after checking in, we are directed to a waiting room to wait for our name to be called. We wait with expectation, knowing that at any moment our name will be called. Sometimes, it may take a little longer, but the one thing we know for certain is that our name will be called. When we were in Italy, we traveled by train to many different cities, and at each station, we had to wait in line. While waiting, we always kept an eye on the monitor, knowing that our train would eventually appear.

Throughout life, we are taught how to wait with patience. I believe that waiting teaches us not only how to wait but also how to look for the Lord. Scripture says, "Therefore, you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."—Matthew 24:44 (ESV).

In the examples I shared, we didn’t know exactly when the doctor would call our name or when the train would arrive, but we waited with the expectation that it was coming. Scripture reminds us that Jesus is returning soon, and we must be ready.

We must not let the distractions of this world take our focus off of what God has called us to do: to love one another as Christ has loved us. The Scripture says, "Look, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to repay each person according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."—Revelation 22:12-13 (CSB)

Waiting is a part of this life’s journey. Just as we wait for things to happen in our daily lives—whether it's for a red light to turn green or for our name to be called—we must remember to wait with the same expectation for the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is coming soon!

Key Takeaways:

• We are called to wait on the Lord with anticipation of His return.

• While waiting, we are to serve the world in love.

• Jesus is coming back soon! Hallelujah!

  Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11

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