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Devotional - 17th Mar 2021

 'The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him'
(Lamentations 3:25).

For many people, waiting is not something we like to do. Waiting can bring about stress, anxiety, irritability and impatience at some points in our lives. It can also bring joy, peace, hope and happiness. We all encounter waiting in our different ways, whether its news of a new arrival in the family where there may be complications; news of a health condition; news of a love one pulling through an illness; news of a job promotion; and for believers waiting with hope and anticipation for the coming of Lord Jesus. Here Jeremiah is saying to Israel and to us that, "The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him." What is the benefit of waiting on the Lord? The Lord will renew our strength, he will not allow us to be weary or faint (Isaiah 40:31). He will be good to all who wait upon him. The Lord  will also be good to us when we search for him. When we search for Him with our whole heart, we will find Him. It is important to know how to wait on the Lord and to seek after him while we are in the waiting process. We need to submit daily to the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help us in the waiting period. In all our struggles, distress and pain we must never forget the faithfulness of God. In spite of our unfaithfulness to God, He is faithful and keep his promises to us. God loves us unconditionally, and promised never to leave nor forsake us; we are the ones who leave and forsake Him, yet still he is always willing to hear us when we call. We ought to submit our will to the perfect will of God and trust Him with all our hearts. When we wait upon the Lord patiently and quietly we shall see the salvation of the Lord. We will not be disappointed of what to expect, but as we wait, our spiritual strength is renewed and we grow stronger  in the Lord. Let us seek the Lord now, while he can be found by prayer and supplication to Him, as we enjoy the blessings of the Lord and the hope of eternal life with him.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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