Waiting is Part of the Growth Process

Waiting is Part of the Growth Process

“Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.” - Deuteronomy 8:2 NIV

This scripture recalls the Lord’s humbling and testing of the Israelites during their forty years in the wilderness. Examining their faithfulness and obedience to His commands.

In our personal spiritual walk, we similarly face times of waiting, times of testing that help develop our faith and character as we strive to live out our life in Christ.

Prolonged periods of waiting, much like the Israelites faced forty years before entering the Promised Land, are often necessary for our growth. They prepare us for the upcoming challenges.

Often, our first response to delays is fear, as seen with the Israelites. This fear can extend our waiting and blur our vision. Fear prevents us from stepping forward. Instead of giving in to fear, we should focus on God's permanent presence, remembering He is with us and has not forgotten us.

We should understand that these delays are part of God's plan to strengthen our character.

If you are currently experiencing a delay in what you want to achieve with your life, do not be discouraged. Trust in God's plan, and recognize that this delay is designed to help you grow and evolve into the person you need to be for God to fulfill His purpose for your life.?

Accept this time to mature spiritually without rushing the process.

Power of 4 Discussion Question:

Are you currently facing a waiting period in your life? How can you view this time as an opportunity for spiritual growth?

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