FAITH CAPSULE: In time of expectation, ignore the delay; focus on the deliverer.

Matthew 25:1-13, John11:1-7

Walking in the way of God is also waiting on God. Waiting on God is obeying the word of God. Without listening there can never be obedience in place. Assuredly, listening to the word of God is the key to obeying the word of God. However, not listening to the word of God is a choice; not a curse. It is the choice of not listening that brings one under a curse. Whenever a dog chooses its way by not listening to the owner, that dog will be lost and death is the dead end of lost. Just as it is for a dog to get lost for not listening to his owner, so it is for a man that fails not to listen to his creator. A failure not to listen is making a choice to get out of the way. Jesus said in John14:6, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through Me.
As an acclaimed believer, have you ever considered the way you are going? It is act of wickedness when disobedience becomes evident in man’s life. It is worthy to take time out and sincerely identify the way you have chosen. The way of the wicked is death and the way of death is wicked.
It is demonstrating obedience to be taking time to wait on God in every area of life.
In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus mentions that during the course of their waiting, they all went to sleep. Matthew25:5, “But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.” Both the wise ones and the foolish ones slumbered and slept, without exception. Sleeping was inevitable for them because they had waited so long. Many have ridiculed the fact that Jesus is coming back. It has been over two thousand years of waiting, yet the Lord hasn’t returned. Are you becoming weary waiting or expecting? Commit your expectation into God’s hand. He will deliver it back into your hand at His appointed time. Do you believe that Jesus is coming back again? If the answer is yes, do not allow doubt to cloud your hope. Lazarus was sick when Jesus first heard the news. John 11:6, “So, when Jesus heard that he was sick, He stayed two more days in the place where He was.” Jesus purposely delayed Lazarus’ miracle. He wanted God to be glorified. In time of expectation, ignore the delay; focus on the deliverer. He will do it at His own appointed time in order for His name to be glorified. God’s delay is not a denial. Jesus said it all. It is written, “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the son of Man is coming.” (Matthew 25:13) He is coming back; ignore delay focus on the deliverer.

Prayer for today: Ask for the grace that keeps man to remain focus waiting on the Lord.