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How well do you wait?

"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Wait for the Lord, be strong, take heart and wait for the Lord."  Psalm 27:13

We walk up to our favorite restaurant hungry, ready to eat a nice meal.  The host looks up and says there will be a wait.  Immediately, we want to know, "How long is the wait?"  Should they announce 10 minutes or even 20 minutes, we may oblige.  Besides, it'll take that long to get back to car and get to another restaurant.  However, if they say an hour or longer, we may be inclined to change our minds and go eat somewhere else.

The most important information in this decision, is "How long is the wait?"  Wouldn't it be nice if we could ask God that question and receive a definite response?  Lord, I ask, how long am I going to wait for my husband?  If He says anything around 6 months, I think I could do that.  I have classes I want to take in the meantime.  I wanted to get back in shape, that'll give me time to do that.  But God does not operate like that.  He has in the past given definite dates to the men and women in the Word, who were waiting expectantly for His promises to unfold - Mary expecting a child at the right time; Noah expecting rain for a definite 40 days and 40 nights.  But for the most part, He has promised only one definite in his timing - that He will never be late, and His timing will be perfect.

Another thing that is for sure, God's restaurant would be the most delicious and tasty food that has ever been served.  In fact, we can look forward to a great Wedding banquet upon Christ's return.  And I hope that everyone in attendance will be glad to have been chosen to be there.  One question I know people will not be asking as they arrive to this feast is, "How long is the wait?"


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