What I Need to Remember

 

                                                          What I Really Need to Remember

"The LORD longs to be gracious to you....Blessed are all who wait for Him!" (Isaiah 30:18)

Waiting for God's help in time of trouble is hard.

We usually want to try our own solutions first.

The Israelites did just that when they were threatened by  their enemies. They sought help from Egypt instead of turning to God (30:2).  (Sound familiar these days?)

But God told them that if the would repent and put their trust in Him they would find strength and salvation (v.15).

And Isaiah even added, "The LORD longs to be gracious to you" (v. 18)

(He LONGS to be gracious? - Wow!)

Do we ever even consider that? That He is eager to help us - to show us grace and mercy?

Waiting for God takes faith and patience. But when we wait and see His answer we realize it was worth it!

"Blessed are all who wait for Him!" (v.18)

Most amazing of all - He want us to come to Him!

Father, help me learn to be patient.  I know You are a good and loving God whose ways and timing are always perfect. How could I ever doubt Your love and faithfulness? Forgive me my dear Father. Amen