Have you prayed for a very long time, without ever receiving your heart’s desire?
I have a very special Facebook friend who lives in Africa. This friend is a devout believer in Christ. However, I received a message from him one day, questioning why God hasn’t answered his prayer of many years. He explained to me that the desire of his heart has been denied him~ even though he is a faithful servant of the Lord and has asked in faith, believing.
My mind quickly went to my own heart’s desire. For many years I have prayed for one specific need. This is so close to my heart that it still brings tears. So when I read this friend’s question, I understood exactly how he felt. And I had to again examine my own heart. Was my faith too small? Was there unconfessed sin in my own life that could be standing in the way of an answer? Was my request in keeping with God’s plan? And why hadn’t our prayers been answered? I began to seek the Lord…I confessed my sin, I continued to pray, I asked that His will be accomplished…
Since that day God has revealed a very important truth to me! I’ve come to realize that I am in the waiting room with Christ, along with my friend. It is an important part of His plan for my life! And while I’m waiting on Him, I’m being changed. How am I being changed? First of all, over time my perspective on this situation has been transformed by the Lord. I now see that in His Sovereign will He is already answering this prayer. How could I have overlooked the facts? Clearly, circumstances have been altered and there is glorious proof that God is at work, accomplishing His heavenly purpose. Praise God!! And not only that, but the way that I pray for this need has been transformed by the Lord. I can now ask in full confidence, trusting in His Sovereign will. Also, my faith has grown through this prayer experience. And I feel the peace that passes all understanding, knowing that God is in full control. Praise His Name!
So I am content to wait. I don’t know how long I’ll be in the waiting room with Christ, but there is great joy and satisfaction to be found there. What peace and contentment! What fellowship we share! And I’ve expressed these thoughts to my friend, who also is content to wait with our blessed Lord. No worries! We don’t need anything more than this: to know that we’re right where God wants us to be. Come and join us in the waiting room with Christ.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning. Ps. 130:5-6
On my bed I remember You; I think of You through the watches of the night.
Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings.
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. Ps. 63:6-7
In the Waiting Room with Christ
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