Patience (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Patience                                                                                  Day 47

But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

In elementary school, we are taught that a verb is a word of action. The verb “wait” does not invoke the idea of progress or action. It is important, however, to note that the act of waiting requires a specific choice with a specific outcome intended. Just as someone actively runs to a predetermined destination, waiting also suggests an expected result.

When we wait on the Lord, we show that we are not casually loitering and looking to see if there will be some coincidental encounter. Either we wait on the Lord knowing that He will arrive and take action in our lives, or we simply go through the motions. Praying in times of trouble just because we were taught to do so, but without any true expectation for God to impact our circumstances, is only looking - not waiting. Waiting is trusting and believing.

We have been promised that though we may be tired, our strength will be renewed with faithful waiting. Let us continue to wait for God in our circumstances and wait for the day of Christ’s return. Let us wait with confidence that our ticket to eternity has been purchased. Instead of going through the motions, let us wait with assurance that our trip to heaven is only a matter of time.

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