“wait on the Lord;
be of good courage,
& He shall strengthen your heart;
wait, I say, on the Lord!”
– Psalm 27:14
would you agree that it takes equal amounts of strength and bravery to wait patiently for something as it does to “go and conquer”????
the bravery and courage required to trust in the Lord through seasons of waiting is often underestimated or undervalued.
you never know what prayers those around you are persistently praying.
what battles they are quietly fighting.
what wounds they carry.
what wars they silently wage.
what they wrestle against every morning just to put their feet on the ground.
Exodus 14:14 says: “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Surrendering our battles (and their outcomes!) to the Lord is frequently the hardest part. The greatest victory comes when we hold our hands up in worship, proclaiming: “Lord! This is Your battle to fight! It’s not mine. I am going to trust You and obey Your command to be still.”
It takes true courage to be still while the battle rages on; a courage that only the Lord can give.
Never underestimate the bravery required to trust, wait, surrender, and be still.
Wait on Him and remain faithful where He has placed you today.