I love waiting. Of course, I am just kidding. Most people do not. We want everything fast. We want everything now. Instant soup, instant oatmeal, Insta-Pot, etc. But sometimes, life is hard and things require waiting. And things do not always flow as planned.
It is in these times that we must keep looking to the Lord and rejoice in our salvation. He is a good, good Father who has given us many things. We were guilty, yet He died for our sins. He offers us blessing, guidance, peace, joy and healing. He teaches in Scripture that life will be full of downturns, but that He will stand strong beside us as our hope.
Often, when things are not going well or circumstances do not seem to lean in our favor, it is difficult to keep your eyes focused on God. We tend to feel sorry for ourselves. We often complain, and become discouraged with negative happenings all around us. The prophet Habakkuk encourages you and I to rejoice in the Lord in these difficult times. He reminds us that He is the joy of our salvation.
The prophet was pointing us back to a Sovereign God who remains in control of all our circumstances. Even when we feel there is no answer, no glimpse of light at the end of the dark tunnel...God in fact remains in perfect control. So trust Him. Be patient and wait on Him. And rejoice in Him. He will restore your joy.
