Waiting for God to get Here

“Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. Expect God to get here soon.” (Psalm 31:24, The Message) 

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't like God's timing.  I wish God were on my timing, because (well to be frank and honest) then I wouldn't have to learn to trust him.  Hmm...perhaps part of his timing is right there, when we have to wait on God's curious timing, we learn dependence and trust.  This is not an easy lesson; not easy at all.

David has obviously experienced waiting for God to come and deliver him (and of course we know this from his life story).  The Message paraphrases David's advice for us while waiting, no doubt learned in the fires of danger, pursued by Saul and his forces.  

Are you waiting?  asks David.  Be brave.  Be strong.  Don't give up (heart).  Live as if, expect, anticipate, that God will get to where you are soon.  (Of course we already know from Ps. 139 that he is already where we are; he just has chosen not to demonstrate his power yet, because we need to learn dependence and trust).

You are waiting for God to arrive in your situation? Be brave.  Be strong.  Don't give up.  God will get there at just the right moment.