Practical Consequences of Waiting Part 2

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. Instead of having to perform or achieve to get a blessing from or connection with God, we rest in the realization that all requirements have been paid by Jesus already, and we are doing all that we need to do.

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. His presence comforts, encourages, leads, guides and directs us ever more subtly. The more our focus is fine-tuned on the things of the Lord, the more the things of this natural realm become strangely dim. We find ourselves at peace with Him, with others and with ourselves.

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, which is already in alignment with His Spirit. Though nothing may appear to be happening on the surface during our times of waiting, the Lord is doing a deep work without our interference. He heals wounds, speaks to our mind, will and emotions, provides guidance, direction, encouragement and wisdom, all without our necessarily knowing it in our consciousness.

Circumstances May or May Not Change

As you wait on Him, giving Him time to accomplish His purposes in you and for you, even if you don’t understand what He is doing through the circumstances, you will at least be able to endure them.

Physical Changes

People who habitually engage in waiting on the Lord often find many symptoms of stress lessened simply from the process of letting the body relax.