Scripture “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Isaiah 25:9 In the Waiting If you have a few extra moments today, read all of Isaiah 25. Some Bibles have given this chapter the title of “God Will Swallow Up Death Forever.” Immediately, my heart is drawn to heaven…to that day when all the waiting we’ve done in our lifetime will reach its final destination. No more waiting, ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 22

Scripture “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 21

Scripture “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 20

Scripture “Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.” Proverbs 20:22 In the Waiting Oh how this verse is one that will show our trust in the Lord as well! This particular verse would be very applicable when dealing with forgiveness. When we can’t forgive, our prayer life, our relationship with God, our relationships with others…practically everything about this life we live…is damaged. “To excuse what can really produce good excuses is not Christian ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 19

Scripture “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 In the Waiting Have you noticed how much waiting on God takes trust? Do you trust that God is good even when you don’t understand what He is doing? Do you trust Him to give you what you need? When you’ve been waiting for months, even years, for that one thing, can you still say you trust Him? What if ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 18