Psalm 27:14

   

"Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!"

Psalm 27:14 (NKJ)

    These days, long waits are not common. People can get things in moments with the flick of a switch, the push of a button, even the snapping of fingers. If you want to know something, you Google it. If you want to see a certain movie, there's Netflix. If you have an idea that you want to jot down in seconds rather than minutes, you can type it on a computer or a phone.
    But in this case--getting strength from the Lord--it takes faithful patience. And patience can be difficult to hold when you have a serious problem. It can even be painful, frightening. With high stakes, waiting seems to take a very, very, very long time.
    The psalmist says to be of good courage because God will give us the strength we need. He will help us. And He knows when it's the best time to act. We need to be patient.
    The Lord will come through for us. Just have faith in Him.