The word “wait” is so challenging for me. To be still and wait for the Lord feels completely countercultural. Our society values productivity above all else—time is money, and every second of the day is planned to maximize efficiency. Yet, in 1 Samuel, David shows us a different perspective: he chooses to spend his time waiting based on God leading him, not his own agenda.
Many of us are waiting for something right now. Maybe it’s an answer about a job, a home, or a medical issue. Maybe you’re waiting to be reunited with family, for a difficult season to end, or for a long-anticipated season to begin. In those moments of waiting, it’s easy to focus on how God will work once the waiting is over. But our focus should shift: How is God working right now, in the midst of the waiting?
David opened his heart to receive from God during his waiting. He asked God to teach him, lead him, and protect him. These are all ways God shows up in our lives—ways we can experience His presence even while we wait. But if we’re unable to sit still and recognize God in the waiting, we risk missing these precious moments where He is actively working in us, simply because we dislike the setting of waiting.
So, what are you waiting for? How can you take this time—from now until the waiting ends—to pause and invite God into this space with you? Ask Him to use this season to shape you, teach you, and grow you. I truly believe waiting is one of the best opportunities to go deeper in your relationship with God.