Waiting can be tough. Most of us do not enjoy it. It requires training and practice. It is so easy to ride the "complain train" or attempt to rush God. Good luck with that. It is wasted energy.
"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." -James 1:12
Testing and temptations come and go. We continue to study Esther in Sunday School. Her life is always inspiring. I've read it so many times, but it is always fresh and new.
Orphaned at a young age and taken into her uncle's home, Esther chose respect and gratitude. She did not whine or complain. She listened and learned from Mordecai. She walked closely to God with big faith. She chose patience when many would have rushed in. She allowed God the time to work things out to His Glory and for the good of their people.
She prayed and fasted. Then, she called all of the Jews of Susa to fast for her before she went to the king. She risked her life to save her people.
"Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.” -Esther 4:16
She showed impressive courage in the face of difficult consequences. She put faith over fear.
"Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised." - Hebrews 10:36
I think the opposite of impatience might be surrender. Letting go and letting God take the wheel.
Today, I am grateful for patient endurance.
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