099: Should we wait on God | Isaiah 26:8

Most of the time while we are waiting on God, He is already in the future waiting for us. Should we wait on God? We hear this phrase in the church all of the time, but is it accurate? Well, yes and no. Yes, the Bible tells us to wait on God. David says it in Psalms and it is mentioned in our One Verse today. But for as much as we hear this phrase in the church, it is actually only mentioned a few times in the Bible. So, should we wait on God? Yes. The Bible tells us to. Should people be waiting on God as much as we are today? No, not even close. Waiting on God has become like a crutch, an excuse to do nothing. "Well, I'm just waiting on God." That's why I love today's One Verse Devotional. Isaiah 26:8 says that as we are walking in God's ways, we wait for Him. So, are we walking or waiting? Both! You may not think you know God's will for your life. You may not know where you are supposed to live, where you should work, who you should marry. BUT, there are a LOT of ways in the Bible where it says "If you want to know God's will, do this…" (My paraphrase, of course.) You know the term "active listening?" You aren't passive. You are engaged in the conversation, even when you are waiting for your turn. I think that is a great way to view this idea of waiting on God. Let's start to have "active waiting" when we aren't sure what to do next. Yes, you may be in a period of waiting on God, but that doesn't mean you have to sit still. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.   http://phosphorusproject.com/