More than just waiting

More than just waiting

Bible:Acts 1:4-11

[Jesus] gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift
my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about” (V.4).

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Police arrested a woman for dangerous driving after she veered off the road and drove down the pavement because she didn’t want to wait behind a bus at the bus stop! While it’s true that waiting can make us impatient, there are also good things to do and learn while we have to wait. Jesus knew this when He told His disciples to “not leave Jerusalem” (ACTS 1:4). They were waiting to “be baptised with the Holy Spirit” (V.5). As they met together in an upper room, the disciples seemed to understand that when Jesus told them to wait, He didn’t say for them to do nothing. They spent time praying (V.14); and through the Bible’s direction, they also chose a new disciple to replace Judas (V.26). When they were joined together in worship and prayer, the Holy Spirit came upon them (2:1-4). The disciples hadn’t simply been waiting—they’d also been preparing. As we wait on God, it doesn’t mean doing nothing or impatiently rushing forward. Instead we can pray, praise Him and enjoy spending time with other Christians as we expect His answers and provision. The waiting prepares us for what’s to come. Yes,when God asks us to wait, we can be excited—knowing that we can trust Him and the plans He has for us!

WAITING ISN’T A TIME TO DO NOTHING,
BUT TO GET READY.

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