“Ask and thou shall receive” is a renowned Christian scripture that even atheists are conscious of. However, in between this statement is the concealed word “wait” that is fast becoming an old-fashioned concept within the faith. “7-day miracle”, “3 days’ breakthrough”, etc. are now the tailored themes that are highly favoured over the former one. Why?

Sometimes our attention is misdirected. Minds and prayers came become so fixed upon the need that our gaze shifts away from the will of God. Before one can reach a desired destination, there must be a preparation. Timing is key. When God blesses, he does not add sorrow and bitterness into it. It is like yearning to become a doctor, but not ready to go through medical school and horsemanship.

In seasons of waiting, let us use it as an opportunity to stretch and grow in faith. Self-evaluate and align our motives on the will of God. Habitual sin has to go. Then believe that His response will be for your good and His glory.

James 5:7-8
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

Isaiah 30:18
Therefore, the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.

IT IS WELL. GOD BLESS