Immediately.
That’s how we want things done.
Right. Now.
Yet, many times what we want doesn’t happen immediately.
We have to wait and exercise those patience muscles.
In the waiting, it’s easy to doubt God.
Are you toying with me?
I know that You can do this thing now.
Why are You delaying?
We see the situation, but forget our vision is limited.
We don’t see the whole picture.
God is all-knowing, wise, and good.
He has a reason for having us wait.
But there are times where God acts immediately.
And I love that.
I recently read in Matthew 14 where Jesus walks on water.
He had sent his disciples on before Him in the boat.
He had stayed behind for some alone time – to pray.
The wind picked up and the disciples spent hours battling the waves.
I wonder if they thought about Jesus…
Where is He?
What is He doing?
Why isn’t He here to help us?
Jesus didn’t come right away.
But He did come.
Walking on the water.
The disciples were terrified when they saw Him,
but immediately Jesus called out to them.
“Take courage! It is I, do not be afraid.”
He wasn’t playing with their emotions.
He wasn’t amused at their terror.
He reassured them instantly.
Then when Peter came walking out to Him,
And he saw the wind and became afraid.
He started to sink and cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus reached out and grabbed him.
He didn’t lecture Peter or let him sink a bit more.
He quickly stretched out His hand and lifted him up.
I love these instances where Jesus acted immediately.
He soothed their fears and calmed their anxiety.
He lifted up the doubting, falling disciple.
And He did it immediately.
So maybe you’re wondering why the Lord is having you wait on something.
I couldn’t tell you why.
But if you’re worried about the situation,
Anxious about what is to come,
Or doubting the Lord’s goodness,
Cry out to Him.
He will come to your aid immediately.
