Waiting on God

Many can forge ahead in the thick of the battle, sure and confident in the leading of their captain. But few can wait...few can sit and listen intently for the long-awaited voice of their commander. Few can gaze at others making history and be content to await their call, their turn. And yet...Waiting is a major part of the Christian's path. There are times when we must rush ahead with our sword of the Spirit but there are also many moments when we must be content to wait for the voice of our Captain. Many are the moments when all lights are out and silence is the only sound heard. How hard it is to wait then! The world's weight on your shoulder and decisions pressing in and still your Commander is silent! Others battle on, tackling new giants daily and you must simply watch them. How you long to join their ranks and lift up your voice to join in the battle cry! But you must wait. The whisper of complaint pushes up your throat and how you long to set it free! But you cannot, you must simply wait.
These are the moments which test us. All of heaven peers down to watch as your faith stumbles, then slowly beginning to take root. King David cried out "For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him." (psalm 62:5) O Christian, wait for Him.. wait on Him! Let not the murmur of complaint escape your lips when you pour out your heart before Him(psalm 62:8). Many will be the moments when you cry out in pain, in confusion, in frustration. In all moments, remember that His ways are above yours and His thoughts above your own(isaiah 55:8-9). He commands for you to wait...therefore wait. He is perfect, He is divine, He is sovereign. Dear Soul, pour out your anguish before His inclined ear but dare not to question. In moments of waiting praise Him. Praise Him for not lowering Himself to your own human comprehension--thank Him for being beyond your finite mind. Fill up the silence with your cry of praise for the Everlasting who is ever worthy. Trust in Him to hear you--trust in Him to answer you. And keep on waiting until His voice comes afresh with your orders in the battle.