God’s Delays Are Not His Denials
God’s Delays Are Not His Denials
Waiting is never easy, especially when it feels like our prayers are met with silence. Zechariah and Elizabeth waited for years, perhaps decades, for God to answer their longing for a child. Yet, they did not give up hope or stop serving. God’s “later” is not the same as “never.” His timing is perfect, and His delays are often preparing us for something greater than we can imagine.
When God seems slow to answer, it’s tempting to lose heart or assume He has forgotten us. But the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth encourages us to keep praying, keep serving, and keep trusting, even when Heaven seems silent. God is always at work behind the scenes, weaving together a story that is bigger and better than we can see. Hold on to hope, knowing that God’s promises are sure and His timing is always right.
Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV): “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are waiting on God? How can you choose to trust Him and remain faithful in the waiting today?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this sermon, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Waiting is never easy, especially when it feels like our prayers are met with silence. Zechariah and Elizabeth waited for years, perhaps decades, for God to answer their longing for a child. Yet, they did not give up hope or stop serving. God’s “later” is not the same as “never.” His timing is perfect, and His delays are often preparing us for something greater than we can imagine.
When God seems slow to answer, it’s tempting to lose heart or assume He has forgotten us. But the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth encourages us to keep praying, keep serving, and keep trusting, even when Heaven seems silent. God is always at work behind the scenes, weaving together a story that is bigger and better than we can see. Hold on to hope, knowing that God’s promises are sure and His timing is always right.
Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV): “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are waiting on God? How can you choose to trust Him and remain faithful in the waiting today?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this sermon, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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