26/05/2026
The men and women God used greatly were often taught to wait.
David waited through years of trials before he sat on the throne. Though anointed, he still faced caves, enemies, and tears. Yet David said, “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart.” (Psalm 27:14 KJV)
Abraham waited for the promised son when everything looked impossible. His body was old, Sarah was barren, but God’s promise never failed. “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen.” (2 Corinthians 1:20 KJV)
Joseph waited in slavery and prison before the palace. The dream seemed delayed, but it was not denied. God was preparing him in secret.
Noah waited while building the ark in faith. Others mocked, but Noah obeyed.
Moses spent years in the wilderness before leading Israel.
And even Jesus waited thirty years before beginning His public ministry.
The lesson is this: God’s delays are not God’s denials.
When God makes you wait, He is building faith, patience, humility, and trust in Him.
The Bible says:
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 KJV
If you are praying and still waiting… if you are hurting and still trusting… hold on.
God has not forgotten you.
He is never late.
His timing is perfect.
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV)
So keep praying.
Keep believing.
Keep obeying.
Because if God is making you wait, then He is also preparing something worth waiting for.
Amen.