We miss Him because He comes to us Unwanted

Part of the process of learning to wait brings us to the point of wanting to know the Lord simply because we want to know Him, not for what He does, says or how He makes us feel. Would we go where we’re not wanted? Do you want Him? How long are you willing to wait?

We miss Him because He comes to us Unexpected

Just as Jesus wants to be wanted, He also wants us to know His character enough to know that He will respond to our waiting. He wants us to have confidence, excitement and patience for His coming. He is not under our time restrictions, and makes Himself known in the manner and timing of His choosing.

We miss Him because He comes to us Unrecognized

What does hearing from the Lord, knowing Him look, feel, sound like? Though He is gracious and considerate, He wants to broaden our perception of His Presence and make Himself known in a variety of ways.

We miss Him because He comes to us Un-Understood

Likewise, even if we want, expect and recognize Him when He comes, we must also learn to understand what He says or does. If we want to understand the Lord and His ways, we can count on Him to provide that understanding in a variety of ways according to His purpose and plans.

Relief

Learning to wait on the Lord is something we can all do, regardless of our circumstances, skills or abilities. When we realize that God is waiting for us to wait, and that waiting is something we CAN do, DOING it can take the pressure off of us as we learn to rest and let Him do the work.

Senses Quickened

The Lord Himself changes us in ways that we can’t even imagine, then provides us with opportunities to test what our senses are picking up. His voice becomes easier to recognize and His ways more obvious to respond to.

Wounds Healed

The more time we spend with the Lord, the more liberty He takes in bringing our soul and body into alignment with our spirit.