Waiting

A devotional I recently began, through the Advent season, Waiting Here For You by Louie Giglio has brought incredible insight to my position in prayer. One of the greatest quotes so far, Waiting is not wasting when you are waiting on the Lord. 

 Currently we are in a four week teaching series at our church, Waiting. We've discovered that were all waiting on something. However, what were waiting on is what really matters. Some are waiting on the special holiday season. Others on a report from the doctor. Perhaps, a few are waiting on a baby or the arrival of a loved one that they have not seen in some time. While maybe there are those waiting for the final notice of eviction, or letter of regret from the bank. Whether the wait is on something grand or something tragic, we are all WAITING...Often times the wait is the hardest part. The unknown is the scariest. The negative what ifs' or what about' somehow seem to blur the positive.

Paul the Apostle said in Romans 8:18, For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Today I submit to you, wait on the Glory of the Lord! His Glory can and will change all circumstances. His Glory will cause every thing else to fade, and become nothing more than memories. His Glory is coming to you! Are you waiting on It?

Be Blessed,

--Pastor Josh

I would be honored for you to join me, as my guest, at LaFayette Church of God (LaFayette, GA)
You can visit us online at www.lafayettecog.org. 
Location: LaFayette, GA 30728, USA

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