Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

Monday April 24, 2023

 Many of us have heard the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” This proverb reminds us that if we are patient and keep on doing what we know is right, we will eventually achieve our goal. God’s word has more to say about this.

 


Good things come to those who do what is right.  Joy comes to those whose hearts are honest.  You who are godly, be glad because of what the Lord has done.  Praise him, because his name is holy.  (Psalm 97:11-12 NIRV)

 We do not have all the answers for our future and perhaps feel insecure about some of the unknowns.  God’s promise to us is that if we will follow Him, live with integrity, and do what is right, He will fill our lives with good things and our hearts with joy.  Not only that, but in our eternal life with God, after our bodies die and are put in the grave, we will experience wonderful things that are way beyond our ability to even think about or imagine, and we will enjoy these gifts forever.  


Some people live for God’s glory, for honor, and for life that cannot be destroyed. They live for those things by always continuing to do good. God will give eternal life to them.
  (Romans 2:7 ERV)

 


The best news for all of us is that God knows we are unable to constantly live good lives on our own and so He encourages us to receive the gift of His Holy Spirit who will fill us with power and give us the wisdom to overcome our weakness and the temptations that we  encounter along the way. 

 Even though you are evil, you know how to give good gifts to your children. How much more will your Father who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! (Luke 11:13 NIRV)

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I confess that I am weak when it comes to temptation.  Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit so I have the wisdom to wait patiently for things to change and have the power to do what is right regardless of the circumstances I encounter.  I want to live for Your honour and continue to do good each day.  Please help me!  Amen

 

 

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