Psalm 27:14 reminds me of the long wait that Abraham and Sarah had to endure waiting for a child. God had promised that they would have many descendants; as much as the stars, which is a very great promise. However, this promise was not fulfilled right away. It took many years for Sarah to conceive a child, and they got impatient in the process which led them to try things their own way. However, in God’s timing, she did conceive and they named their son Issac. Even though they had gotten older and were not as youthful when they finally had a child, the one thing that remained was their deep faith and love for the Lord. This is what made it possible for them to have a child even in their old age.

Like Abraham and Sarah, we should wait patiently for the Lord because His timing is perfect. Whether you are waiting for a job, healing, a significant other, a child, or something else, God hears you. If it is His will, whatever you are praying for will happen. If it is not His will, it just means that He has a different plan for you; not a bad plan, but a better one. Whether our prayers are answered the way we want or not, we should always keep our faith standing strong. We may be tempted to take matters into our own hands, but our ways will never be better than God’s way. We need to wait patiently for the Lord, while also being brave and courageous in the season of waiting.

Suggested prayer: Dear God, thank you for having a plan for me and my life. Thank you for hearing my prayers and for knowing what is best. Please help me to wait patiently and courageously for you. May your will be done in my life and in the lives of others. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

1.    Psalm 27:14.

Today’s Encounter was written by: Gianna B.