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by Joel Osteen
"Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen." (James 5:7, NLT).
God has put dreams and desires in every person’s heart. But most times,
there’s a season of waiting involved. Maybe you’re waiting for a relationship to
improve; waiting to get married; waiting for a promotion; or waiting to overcome
an illness. Much of life is spent waiting. But there’s a right way to wait and
there’s a wrong way to wait. Too often, when things don’t happen on our
timetable, we get down and discouraged or anxious and fretful. That’s because
we’re not waiting the right way.
Notice that today’s verse doesn’t say if you wait, it says as you wait. The fact
is we’re all going to wait. It goes on to say that we should consider how the
farmer waits—patiently and eagerly. We’re not supposed to sit around
discouraged; we’re supposed to be hopeful, positive and full of expectancy!
Today, no matter what you are praying for, expect things to change in your
favor. Today could be the day that God turns it all around. As you wait with
patience and expectancy, you’ll open the door for God to move. He’ll fight your
battles, and you’ll see that abundant harvest He’s promised in every area of
your life.
Father God, today I choose to wait expectantly for You. I trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I put my trust and hope in You knowing that You have good things in store for my future. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
See Also:
Daily Morning and Evening Devotionals by Spurgeon
Daily Devotional: Today With Jesus
Daily Devotional: My Utmost for His Highest
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