Have you ever had to wait for something and it felt like it was taking forever.  Maybe something as simple as a package to be delivered.  Maybe you have waited on an answer about a job you were seeking.  We all have waited on a person to get ready, waited in line for something, or waited on a repairman to show up at the house.  What about waiting on God?  Have you been waiting on God for something?  While it may seem like a long time the beauty is that you know that God will never let you down.  Waiting on Him is a sure thing.  Let’s look at how God tells us to wait upon Him in Zephaniah 3.

Therefore wait for me,”
    declares the Lord,
    “for the day I will stand up to testify.
I have decided to assemble the nations,
    to gather the kingdoms
and to pour out my wrath on them—
    all my fierce anger.
The whole world will be consumed
    by the fire of my jealous anger.

“Then I will purify the lips of the peoples,
    that all of them may call on the name of the Lord
    and serve him shoulder to shoulder.

From beyond the rivers of Cush
    my worshipers, my scattered people,
    will bring me offerings.

On that day you, Jerusalem, will not be put to shame
    for all the wrongs you have done to me,
because I will remove from you
    your arrogant boasters.
Never again will you be haughty
    on my holy hill.

But I will leave within you
    the meek and humble.
The remnant of Israel
    will trust in the name of the Lord.

They will do no wrong;
    they will tell no lies.
A deceitful tongue
    will not be found in their mouths.
They will eat and lie down
    and no one will make them afraid.”

Sing, Daughter Zion;
    shout aloud, Israel!
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
    Daughter Jerusalem!

The Lord has taken away your punishment,
    he has turned back your enemy.
The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you;
    never again will you fear any harm.

God is telling Israel that while the process may take time and even be painful, He will bring them back to follow Him and He will protect them.  Perhaps you are waiting on God for something now.  Remember His promises and know that while the process can feel slow and painful He has your very best in His plan.  Nothing can separate us from His love and grace.  Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord!

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave