InTransit

So when I picked up my old devotional the other day to read it, it screamed InTransit. InTransit deals with the waits that we all go through. And studies Joseph, David and Jesus. But the devotional I read the other day was about Abraham. Check this out.

"After waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Hebrews 6:15

Abraham was tested for a very long time, but he was richly rewarded. The Lord tested him by delaying the fulfillment of His promise. Satan tested him through temptation, and people tested him through their jealousy, distrust, and opposition to him. Sarah tested him through her worrisome temperament. Yet he patiently endured, not questioning God's truthfulness and power or doubting God's faithfulness and love. Instead, Abraham submitted to God's divine sovereignty and infinite wisdom. And he was silent through many delays, willing to wait for the Lord's timing. Having patiently endured, he then obtained the fulfillment of the promise.

Beloved, God's promises can never fail to be accomplished, and those who patiently wait can never be disappointed, for believing faith leads to realization. Abraham's life condemns a spirit of hastinessm, admonishes those who complain, commends those who are patient, and encourages quiet submission to God's will and way.

Remember, Abraham was tested but he patiently waited, ultimately received what was promised, and was satisfied. If you will imitate his example, you will share the same blessing."

So much of this is so true. When you're waiting, people will challenge you. Test you. Push you. Especially your loved ones for some reason. But we have to submit to God, and believe in His promises. Then we will be rewarded.

In todays world, we're used to instant rewards. Want a movie that was just released on DVD, download it instantly instead of driving to store to pick it up. Have a new book you want but no bookstore within 5 minutes of your house, just download it. Society and technology make it so much harder on us to wait for anything. Sometimes instead of waiting for God's greatness (check out Pastor Jasons last sermon on that one...www.r2live.tv Journey of a Lifetime) we settle in with the good things because we're to impatient. So we end up in a dead end marriage, job or the wrong major in school.

Sometimes we have to just be still and know that He is God.