God's Waiting Room

Thursday, July 25, 2024
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Almost a year ago, I was in between two options concerning a major decision in my life, and I was really expecting a definite answer from God. During those two weeks, I wasn't settled, and I didn't do a lot of my normal, necessary activities. I was so disorganized, drained, and troubled; it was a terrible time.

Isaiah 40:31 – But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (KJV)

In this verse, God assures us that the results of waiting upon Him are not just renewal, but a dramatic elevation in both strength and energy. He says that we will be neither weary nor fainting. So, the question is: why did my situation seem like the exact opposite of God's promises? It was because I didn't understand that in God's waiting room, I was in His presence, and "in [His] presence is fulness of joy". (Psalm 16:11b KJV) King Solomon gives us a perfect example of what to do in God's waiting room:

Ecclesiastes 9:7 – Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. (KJV)

This Scripture does not mean living carelessly or becoming drunk while trying to forget yourself. It simply means that you shouldn't look like you're having problems; don't allow your problems to define you; never be afraid to take time off to take care of yourself. Your physical and mental health, and the whole of your being, are important to God.

Are you one who has been going through difficult times, perhaps waiting for God's intervention for years whilst standing on His promises? I want to encourage you not to let yourself go. Don't stop eating, laughing, interacting with others, using your talents, touching lives, impacting your world, and telling others that God loves them and that He answers prayers. It might be hard, but once you are in God's waiting room, the best thing to do is to relax and trust in Him.

Are you in God's waiting room? Do you feel like this Scripture is talking about you? Are you the individual who, against hope, believes in God? Please take Ecclesiastes 9:7 as something that you can do while being profitable to God and man, and Isaiah 40:31 will be fulfilled in your life.

Prayer: Dear Lord, give us strength in Your waiting room, anoint us with the oil of gladness, and answer our prayers. Amen.

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1 Comment

  • PresbyCan Feedback says:

    Thanks for the good word, John.


    Thanks John, more of God’s joy in your life.


    Waiting on the Lord is waiting with the Lord.


    Thank you for sharing your beautiful writing today!


    Well written John. And yes, I do feel like it was directed right at me.


    Dear John,
    Thank you so much for this timely message,


    Thank you for sharing this encouraging devotional with us today! To God be the glory! Blessings.


    Your Devotionals never fail to open my thinking and inspire! Many thanks, John.
    (BC, CA)


    Thank you, John, for today’s devotional.
    I enjoyed it very much.
    Blessings to you and yours,
    (Quebec)


    This is exactly what I needed. And my closest friend too. We encourage each other in the Lord as we wait.
    I have forwarded your Devotional to her.
    Thank you. I will read and reread the words God gave you for me and so many others.


    Thanks, John. This paragraph is a new, and important, concept for me:
    In this verse, God assures us that the results of waiting upon Him are not just renewal, but a dramatic elevation in both strength and energy. He says that we will be neither weary nor fainting. So, the question is: why did my situation seem like the exact opposite of God’s promises? It was because I didn’t understand that in God’s waiting room I was in His presence, and “in [His] presence is fullness of joy”. (Psalm 16:11b KJV)


    THANKS JOHN Your devotion really touched me forever and ever. I have and are now in GOD’s waiting room this has given me courage to keep on keeping on. Thanks for these scriptures I can pray while I wait. Your writing has been written so well that it remains on hearts long afterward and I Thank GOD for this REVIVAL in my heart.

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