2:341 – Should I Wait For The Bucket To Dump?

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Today we are celebrating my wildest birthday a day early. We are at an indoor waterpark that has one of those giant buckets that dump water on you. My eldest and I waited and waited. She wanted to be dumped on. I was thinking of all the other thing we could do while we were waiting for the water, but we might have missed it. It was fun getting hundred of gallons dumped on us.

Often we wait for something to happen. While we are waiting are we missing something that might happen? Can we be doing something else instead or while we wait? Christians have been waiting over 2,000 years. Imagine if we just stood still and did nothing. The faith would be gone and his good works would be shown.

We need to strike the balance between waiting and doing. For Christian’s, we won’t miss him while we are working. In life, we need to trust that God will tell us when to wait and when to move.

Scripture

• I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! – Psalm 27:13-14
• The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. – Lamentations 3:25
• Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! – Psalm 27:14

Reflection

The Lord always answers his promises. Sometimes, most times, we have to wait. We need to have strength and patience. The Lord will give us courage to, as Kenny Roger’s said: Know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, and know when to run. We just need to trust him.

So, my daughter and I waited, was dunoed in, and made a memory of it. It was worth the wait.

Challenge

Have patience. When you aren’t sure if you should wait or go, turn it over to God. When you do, listen to his answer.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for my family and being able to take this mini-vacation. Help us all know when to wait and when to take action. We seek your guidance and direction as we navigate these challenges. We give you all the honor and glory. In your name, Amen.