PROMISE #44
“If you wait for Me, I will work on your behalf.
Isaiah 64:4
Pastor Comment-So the biggest and best mind, designer, engineer, craftman, problem solver and architect has given us a choice, we can wait for Him, the Lord almighty to come up with this most amazing comprehensive, all encompassing elaborate plan for our lives or we can make it up as we go along. All we have to do is wait for the finite details to be calculated and put in place and wow life in abundance.
Background
- This verse points to God’s unique ability to act in ways beyond human comprehension.
- It emphasises patience and trust in God’s timing rather than our own efforts.
- Historically, it references times when Israel experienced God’s miraculous intervention after waiting on Him.
Explanation
- “Wait for Me”: Trust and rest in God’s timing instead of rushing ahead.
- “Work on your behalf”: God moves in unseen ways to fulfil His plans for those who rely on Him.
Application
- Trust God when answers seem delayed.
- Be still in moments of uncertainty, knowing God is working behind the scenes.
- Reflect on past instances where God’s timing proved perfect.
Supporting Verses
- Psalm 37:7: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.”
- Exodus 14:14: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”