What is it about anticipation? We know it isn't time yet, but we enjoy the wait. In most things, humans have a hard time waiting. The sad reality is that rushing in too soon can steal the joy of the most special moments. Learning patience in the little things helps grow our strength and resolve to wait on the big stuff.
"The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting." -Andy Warhol
There was an old song, "Anticipation", by Carly Simon about "making me wait". Heinz Ketchup capitalized on the message in her song to remind the world that Heinz ketchup is worth the wait. Honestly, it was "truth in advertising" on that one. As a condiment queen, Heinz is my favorite ketchup to this day. Of course, the squeeze bottle was a genius way to hurry up the marriage of ketchup and French fries.
It is good to slow down and not move so fast. The older we get, the more we realize how short our days really are. Taking time to savor not just the seasons, but the silly, the sassy and the sweet.
For us, time with family and friends is the most precious. I anticipate the trips to Randy's family and back home to my family, too. There is never enough hours in the day when we are together. Now that our children are grown, dinner and games are like a mini vacation without leaving town.
The anticipation of what God has in store for those who believe in His Son and trust Him for their salvation is sweet. We have no idea of the goodness ahead. The worship, the wonder, the reunions, the wild abandon of goodness we are promised. God keeps his promises.
"But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” -1Corinthians 2:9
God keeps his promises. They unfold in His perfect timing.
Today, I am grateful for anticipation.
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