Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Okay, I know, that's one of the oldest cliches in the book. But I promise if you keep reading, you'll see why I thought that to be a great title for this post. (And no, I don't mean that my post is what's worth waiting for.)
Keep reading. :)

First of all, let me say that this has been a pretty hectic week for me. I have been positively knee-deep in researching some things I've become privy to recently, regarding end-time events.

Prophecy, as you may or may not know, is one of my most beloved areas of Bible Study. I especially love looking at current events, lining them up with Scripture. In light of all that's happening in the world today, I believe with all my heart the Lord is soon to return. And that excites me!

Just think... pretty soon, we won't have to worry about the things that tend to "darken our skies" here. We're gonna sail through the skies, in fact! No more sickness, death, sadness, nor pain; no more bills, inflation, nor high-interest mortgages... truly all of the headaches of this life will be over... forever! Praise the Lord!

Like I said, I've been busy researching some things I've recently gotten my hands on. It's truly very exciting stuff, on the flip side of (yet pertaining to) all the headlines we read and hear everyday. Pretty soon, I hope to be able to share some of this new insight with you here, but I'll not do that just yet. (I have my reasons.)

In my excitement, however, I've been reminded of the many passages of Scripture that tell us to wait on the LORD. Hmm.
Whenever I look at these verses, I think of how impatient I am.
Impatience and waiting just don't go together.

But is it just me, or did you also hate it when you were growing up, and went to your parents about something you wanted really badly, only to be told you had to wait. (Uugghh!!!)

But looking at some of these verses I've been reminded of... that's exactly what our Heavenly Father is telling us to do.

(See Psalm 27:14; Psalm 37:7; Psalm 37:34; Proverbs 20:22; Hosea 12:6; Zephaniah 3:8a)

In looking at many of these verses again, after doing all the research I've been doing on "the new insight" I've recently come across, I kinda feel like that impatient child again, wanting something so badly, only to be told to WAIT.

I have this incredible longing to see and to be with Jesus... more so now, than ever before! We know this world's not gonna get any better. We know it's only gonna get worse, in fact. All the necessary things are in place, for the Lord's coming. The stage is all set. All we're waiting for is to hear Gabriel sound that trumpet.

But yet, we must WAIT.

The impatient brat in me wants to scream and pitch a royal hissey-fit, saying, "Come on, Lord, I'm ready already!", but then I begin to think of the reasons why we must wait for Him, for His timing. Reasons like... family... friends... neighbors... co-workers... classmates... teachers... leaders.

Ah, that brings it into proper perspective. Perhaps He's waiting for me to lead one more person to Him. Perhaps for all of us to bring another soul into the family.

Okay, I get the message, that as we wait, we shouldn't just sit here watching the clock, pacing the floor, tapping our fingers on the table, occasionally looking outside to see if there's anything unusual happening in the clouds. Instead, we should be reaching all those who aren't yet ready. We should sound our own trumpet, one that lets them know there's an emergency on the brink, and that they need to be prepared.

Right now, Hurricane Dean is hitting the island of Jamaica. From the footage they're showing, it will have a devastating and long-lasting effect on this area. That, too, reminds me of the importance of being prepared, heeding the warnings, seeking safety and refuge in Christ. His warnings aren't all-of-a-sudden, like this hurricane, or other natural disasters that are happening around us. He's told us about it all in His Word. We've had it all along. But unfortunately, many still don't see it. They've turned a blind eye to it, even.

But that's where we come in. We can be the emergency crew here, warning everyone we know that there's absolutely no more time to waste... they must be saved TODAY! We need to step out of our comfort zones and sound the alarm, someway, somehow.

What we, as Christians, have in store for us... we want everyone around us to be able to enjoy, as well. All of eternity in perfect peace and in perfect health. To live for ever and ever with Jesus, where we'll be able to thank Him for all that He's done for us. And as I mentioned earlier, no more of the things in this life that can cause us heartache and misery. Ahhh, Heaven is sounding sweeter all the time!

So as we wait upon the Lord's return, let's use what time we have wisely. Let's get busy in this "rescue mission", bringing all those we possibly can into the "life boat", keeping in mind that we'll soon be at home. It's then and only then that we can know just how wonderful Heaven will be, and ultimately be able to say unquestionably that good things come to those who wait!

Heavenly Father, thank You for providing for us the way in which we can live forever with You in that wonderful place called Heaven. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to pay the sin debt for me, and for all mankind, so that we can have that awesome gift. Thank You for Your Word, by which we learn of the Lord's soon return. Father, I ask that You help us and enable us to effectively win souls for You. I ask that You anoint our mouths, give us the words to speak. Give us the boldness to reach those we might not otherwise have even thought about sharing the plan of salvation with. Lord, I ask that You forgive us for our failures and shortcomings, and help us to learn from our mistakes. I praise You for Your goodness and mercy. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.

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