In the Waiting.

Waiting.  In our drive through, commercial filled, fast paced society waiting is difficult.  It is something I have struggled with for a long time.  Many times I have asked God in prayer, "When _____?"  I am sure most of us can fill in that blank with something that we have been waiting for, longing for, praying for.  In prayer and bible study this morning I read something that jumped off the pages.  I love when that happens reading God's word!! 

"When they were together for the last time they asked, "Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?"  He told them, "You don't get to know the time.  Timing is the Father's business.  What you'll get is the Holy Spirit.  And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witness in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world." Acts 1:6-8

That is not the answer they were looking for! There is so much in these few verses!! But I heard God speak to me that all the times I ask "when?" He wants me to ask for the Holy Spirit!!  The point is not timing.  Although in America we are really hung up on timing!  The point is that in the waiting He has given us His Holy Spirit to be a witness! IN THE WAITING!!!!  The purpose in our lives as we walk with Jesus is not for everything we want to come about in our time and be tied up with a pretty little bow and handed to us! Honestly, I am not sure I would have made it as a good follower of Jesus in bible times!  I think we have lost sight of being HIS disciple.   

Acts 1:6-8 were Jesus' last words! I take someone's last words as pretty important! Whatever you are waiting for, whether it be the prodigal coming home, a child, a breakthrough or healing, take this word to heart!  Pray to be filled with His Holy Spirit.  Release the timing to the Father.  Let Him use you as a witness to all those around you.  The impact the disciples made when the Holy Spirit came was exponential!  Be encouraged!  The Father has got the timing under control!!  His word is TRUE, FAITHFUL AND ALWAYS ACCOMPLISHES WHAT HE SENT IT TO DO!!