When God says wait

Patience is perhaps one of the hardest virtues to practice and live out in our day-to-day lives.

In today’s world, we have become very accustomed to instant gratification.

There are countless examples of biblical figures who had to wait. Sarah and Abraham, for instance, had to wait to become parents. It is believed that Sarah waited over 25 years to conceive! A key element of their story, however, is that God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son:

“And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.” (Genesis 17:15–17)

God never breaks His promises. He is a God of His word. So, if God has promised you something and you have yet to see the evidence of that promise, stay steadfast in your faith. Exercise patience. God will deliver, and He is always on time.