Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Lamentations 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Application questions:
- Have you ever waited for something? How did you feel while waiting?
- After waiting for so long, was it a failure or a success?
Bible characters sample:
- Ruth - she just followed Naomi (who was a follower of God) Eventually was blessed to get married after suffering widowhood.
- Timothy - young but still preached
- Hannah - waited and prayed to bear a child
- They all had different situations in life but God had different plans for them. Even the time God has fulfilled their purpose varied.
- God has his own timing. Even I realized this. God revealed this to me during a time I was feeling doubtful and vulnerable. He revealed to me that even Jesus' full glory wasn't shown instantly. During his lifetime it's possible that only a small portion of his glory was revealed.
- "Our insecurities, fears and doubts can never be banished by the knowledge of who we are. They can only be banished by the knowledge of "I am."' - Jen Wilkin (a quote I saw on Instagram)
Journal entry of Sept. 12, 2019 (discussed by me in the Ushering and security ministry devotion)
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