Trusting God’s Timing: Why Waiting on Him is Always Worth It
Waiting is never easy—especially when we feel an urgent need. We live in a world of instant gratification, expecting quick answers and immediate results. But what happens when our prayers seem unanswered? Do we still trust that God’s timing is better than ours?
The Bible teaches us a powerful truth: waiting on God means trusting His timing and following His guidance, even when impatience tempts us to take control.
The Struggle of Waiting on God
The Israelites spent decades wandering in the wilderness, desperate for water. They forgot how God had delivered them from slavery in Egypt and wished to return to what was familiar—even if it meant going back to bondage.
Like them, we often struggle to trust God in seasons of waiting. Instead of looking forward to what God has planned, we cling to our own “Egypts”—past comforts, old habits, or familiar routines. But God’s plan is always greater than what we leave behind.
Obedience vs. Impatience
Moses and Aaron responded correctly at first—they sought God’s guidance. God gave clear instructions: “Speak to the rock.”
But frustration got the best of Moses. Instead of speaking, he struck the rock twice. In his impatience, he misrepresented God’s character and disobeyed His command.
We face the same challenge today. When things don’t happen on our timeline, do we trust God’s way or take matters into our own hands? Choosing impatience over obedience can lead us down a path we never intended to take.
The Cost of Disobedience
Because of his disobedience, Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land. His mistake wasn’t just about hitting a rock—it was about failing to fully trust and honor God.
Every act of impatience has consequences. We may not see them immediately, but when we take shortcuts or ignore God’s direction, we miss out on His best for us.
Trusting God’s Timing Brings Blessings
Waiting on God requires faith, patience, and obedience. But when we truly trust Him, we experience peace and blessings beyond what we could imagine.
Corrie ten Boom, a woman of faith who survived the horrors of World War II, once said, “There are no ‘ifs’ in God’s world.” She understood that God is in control of everything—at all times. His will is the safest place we can be.
God’s timing is perfect. He sees the whole picture, knows our needs, and promises to take care of us. He won’t leave us waiting forever—He is working behind the scenes, preparing something greater than we can see right now.
Let’s choose to trust Him, even in the waiting. He is always faithful.