+The Rewards of Patience

The Bible says in: Psalm 18:16-19 and 139:14

(He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but he Lord was my stay. He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighed in me. I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works: and that my soul knoweth right well.)

Scripture contains many stories of people who waited years before God’s promises came to pass. Waiting upon the Lord develops character and deepens our trust in Him.

Today let’s look at David. He was the chosen heir to Isreal’s throne, but he spent years dodging King Saul’s wrathful pursuit. Despit having two different opportunities for vengence, David resisted the temptation and spared Saul’s life. He chose to adhere to God’s timetable for his coronation instead of dishonoring the Lord by killing the divinely anointed king.

As shown above, Davie reveals his intimate awareness of the Lord’s work in his life. The shepherd king not only ascended the throne through patience; he also learned God’s way is always best. He grew in his commitment to tust the Lord rather than force outcomes through his own actions.

We cannot rush God’s timing, and our patient endurance dosen’t earn His favor; that’s already ours through grace. But waiting on the Lord does transform us. David didn’t receive his blessings because he was special or because he earned them through patience. He received them because God is faithrul to His promises. And that same faithfulness extends to us as we learn to wait on Him.

Ron