Most days I come into the office in the morning with a plan on what to write for the daily devotion.  I did today as well but when I told Alexa to play worship music the song, “Wait on the Lord” was playing and then when I opened my Bible app Psalm 27 was the verse of the day.  I figured maybe God had another plan for today so let’s look at a few verses from Psalm 27 together today. 

Teach me your way, Lord;
    lead me in a straight path
    because of my oppressors.

Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
    for false witnesses rise up against me,
    spouting malicious accusations.

I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living.

Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

Waiting is no one’s favorite thing.  Waiting on God means that we know that He has our best in store and even if we face challenging times He is with us and will bring us to something significant on the other end.  David knew this truth well.  He faced lots of adversity with Saul before he became king and faced it with other nations throughout the time he was king.  He faced challenges in his own family.  Yet God was with him and led Israel to times of peace and prosperity.  David was the king that all other kings of Israel were compared to.  Perhaps you are waiting on God now.  The trick to navigating those times well is what we are focused on.  During times of waiting are we focused on the trouble or challenge around us or are we focused on the God we are waiting on.  When we are focused on God, the tough times are easier and we find we have strength we never realized.  Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord!

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave