Fast 2026 - Day 11

In The Waiting

Psalm 27:13-14 TPT Yet I believe with all my heart that I will see again Your goodness, Yahweh, in the land of life eternal!  Here’s what I’ve learned through it all:  Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord (wait upon the Lord).  Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope.  Yes, keep on waiting—for He will never disappoint you!

This Psalm was written by David while he was waiting for the promise that God had made when he was a teenager and was anointed by the prophet Samuel as the next king of Israel. From the time of the promise until it was fulfilled, he fought Goliath and many other battles, was banished by Saul and lived life on the run from the present king who wanted him dead!  It took about 15 years from the time that he was anointed until he actually became king.  During the time of waiting God tested him and prepared him for his destiny; he was raised up from being a shepherd who led sheep to becoming a king who led God’s people.
 
We see the same pattern with Joseph, who as a teenager had a dream that his family would bow down to him.  When he shared the dream with them, his brothers hated him so much that they plotted to kill him.  One of his brothers interceded for his life so instead of murdering him, they sold him into slavery.  He was later falsely accused of rape and thrown into prison for a crime he didn’t commit.  It looked hopeless for Joseph.  But even in the dark lonely dungeon, God was with him.  It took about 14 years from the time that he had his dreams (his promise) until he left prison and became second in command of all of Egypt.  14 Years until he saw his dream come to pass.  During the wait God tested and prepared him to save not only his family but the nation of Israel during a time of great famine.  Another pattern I see is that the promises God makes us are not intended to just to bless us—but that through us many will be blessed!

When God gives us a promise—there is a time of testing; usually the greater the promise, the greater the test.  God uses these tests to grow us in character and maturity to accomplish His divine purposes.  This takes patient endurance.  Will we believe God and wait for Him to do it?  We are instructed in Habukkuk that though the promise tarry—wait for it, for it will surely come!
 
Father, while we wait upon you we put our hope and confidence in You.  We are gaining new strength; Our power is being renewed.  As we wait we will rise up close to You Lord, like eagles rising toward the sun; we will run and not become weary; we will walk and not grow tired.  Create in us a right spirit and pure hearts while we wait upon You Lord.  Accomplish Your will in our lives and do all that You said You will do!  In Jesus Name, Amen!