December 12: Trusting the Pause
A culture that glorifies instant results can make pausing feel like a setback. Yet in God’s kingdom, a pause is often filled with purpose. Psalm 37:7 invites us to “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret…”—a reminder that stillness is not wasted time. While the world pushes us to hustle, to carve out our own paths according to our ambitions and deadlines, God shapes us through patience. Waiting seasons become places of refinement, not punishment, as He prepares us for what lies ahead.David, who penned this psalm, was anointed king in his youth but waited over a decade to ascend the throne. His years of waiting were not wasted; they were formative. Like David, we must learn to trust God’s pauses, knowing that He is cultivating the soil of our hearts for future obedience and blessing. As we entreat God to guide our steps, let us recognize that the waiting period is a time to build trust and maturity, essential in becoming vessels ready for His divine purpose.
Trusting God’s pause calls us to inner stillness, resisting the urge to act out of impatience or fear. It is a reminder that while obedience is our duty, fulfillment belongs indeed to the Lord. Let His sovereign timing unfold what His wisdom has designed, for treasures await those who learn to rest in the divine rhythm orchestrated by the Creator Himself.
Biblical Points:
1. Be Still and Know
– Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
– Reflection: Stillness before God is an act of worship and trust, recognizing His sovereignty and ultimate power. It reassures us that even when life seems at a halt, God is exalted, and His plans continue to weave through history and our lives.2. Await God’s Timing
– Scripture: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
– Reflection: God’s timing encompasses the entirety of our existence, reminding us that each season—whether of activity or stillness—serves a divine purpose. Embrace each phase as it unfolds, knowing it is divinely placed within God’s eternal tapestry.3. Strengthened Through Waiting
– Scripture: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)
– Reflection: Waiting isn’t passive; it rejuvenates. As we rely on the Lord, He fortifies us, giving endurance and courage to face what’s ahead. Trusting Him to set the time turns waiting into a period of divine strength.Reflection Questions:
1. Why might God have you in a season of pause, and what is He teaching you through it?
2. What areas in your life are driven by urgency rather than divine direction, and how can you realign them?
3. How can understanding God’s timing alleviate your fears or frustrations about perceived delays?Memory Verse:
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” — Psalm 37:7 (NIV)Closing Encouragement and Prayer:
Dear friend, may this season of waiting become a time of profound growth and trust in the Lord’s faithfulness. In humility, embrace each pause as a divine invitation to deepen your reliance on Him. Remember, His timing is never late—it is always intentional. Lord, grant us the patience to trust in Your divine pauses, and the wisdom to see Your hand guiding us through every season. May we find hope in Your promises, knowing that though fulfillment tarries, it aligns perfectly with Your eternal plans. Amen.- 0 Replies
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