What it means to wait on the Lord.
Have you ever been in a place where it seems like God is silent? You pray day and night about a situation and are desperate for a change? Part of our mandate as children of God is to wait on Him. But what does it mean to wait on the Lord? It means to not be distracted. It means to continue praying, worshipping, fasting, doing His work and, most importantly, have faith. Hebrews 11:6 says “without faith it is impossible to please God”, but how do we acquire faith? Romans 10:17 gives us the answer, “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ”—faith comes when we are hearing the word of God regularly. Waiting on the Lord gives us the opportunity to focus on our spiritual growth, which prepares us for whatever it is that God has in store for us. It’s not a time to become distracted and forget our duty to Him. In fact, it is a time when we should be engrossed in our spiritual walk, more than ever. The decisions we make during this time can greatly impact the next chapter of our...