Wait Upon The Lord!

The picture of the eagle always reminds me to wait, having learned that its' ability to soar higher than all the other birds is based on their instinct to wait for the right updraft of air that will bring them higher where they are destined to fly! I do not know about you, but waiting is hard for me, yet I am gently reminded every time I see this magnificent bird!

In Psalms 25-27,  just after the famous passage of "The Lord is My Shepherd",  begins a prayer of trusting in God's provision in the midst of turmoil, looking to him for forgiveness and direction. Psalm 25:2, "Oh my God I trust in thee, let me not be ashamed let not my enemies triumph over me", is a chorus that goes with this verse. The chapters conclude in  27:14,  "Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart, wait I say on the Lord."

Often times this is easier said than done. The devil attacks and we panic. Things get rough and we lose hope. We look around at the storm and forget God is with us. We try and make it on our own and come up short and get stressed out. His word reminds us to keep the faith, trust, believe and yes sometimes just hold on! He promises to never leave or forsake us. Wait upon the Lord.

I am grateful and humbled by the intimate knowledge of God's constant provision and blessing.  I know, that I know, that I know, no matter the circumstances he is there with us, his children. With that confidence there is a peace that passes understanding, that this world cannot give. For greater is he that is in me,  than he that is in the world. He is working ALL things to good that love him. The word of the Lord.....

May God keep our hearts and minds fixed on the one true God, the author and finisher of our faith, in Jesus name I pray. Song. "Everlasting God" by Chris Tomlin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxifqtpW4H4