The Weight of the Wait
In the God’s Word Translation the word “wait” occurs 162 times in the Bible! Why?
Because people, wanting to be like God, want to do when God wants to do it for us and through us. We are constantly forced to review the Garden of Eden sin, lusting “to be like God” (Genesis 3:4).
Today is the anniversary of Pentecost, the day the Body of Christ (Church) was truly born.
In a spectacular way God demonstrated that God can do it, and people can join in.
“Once, while [Jesus] was meeting with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for what the Father had promised. Jesus said to them, ‘I’ve told you what the Father promises: John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’|” (Acts 2:4-5 God’s Word Translation©)
The Church (not congregations) exists because God is at work, NOT because people are smart, skilled, or simply sensational.
Wait for God to lead, call and do. Serve God. Do not chase your need to be a famed or noticed champion deserving accolades and honour!
May 28, 2023
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