Scripture: Psalm 5:3
LORD, in the morning you hear my voice. In the morning I lay it all out before you. Then I wait expectantly.
Thought for the Day: We’ve all heard the phrase, “In God’s time,” but I don’t know if folks have really thought through what it might mean. To speak of waiting, or in the case of the Psalmist, waiting expectantly, I don’t picture God distracted, too busy or taking a nap. We wait because God is working with and using human beings to achieve the amazing and miraculous work for which we are waiting. I have witnessed times when clearly God was inviting an individual to participate in some important work, yet the answer was “no” or “maybe” or “I’ll need to think about it.” I’ve watched these people come around in time and participate in some pretty amazing things. Of course, there were others who were waiting patiently or not so patiently. To speak of something happening “in God’s time” is to speak of a God who respects human freedom even when it requires God to be patient.
Prayer: So often we claim to wait for you, Merciful God, when in reality you are waiting for us. Let each of us be mindful of your calling to participate in bringing miracles into the lives of those who are waiting expectantly. Amen.
