Delayed But Not Denied!

We have all talked about the whole idea of God's delay not being a denial of what He has already promised and this is just an extension of that.

This morning I watched Bishop Eddie Long deliver a sermon on the same topic. I watched it and it really penetrated my heart. I have been processing it in my mind and this is how I have applied it.

What do you do when God's Promise is delayed?
God gave you a promise and it seems as if it is not coming. What do we do? Do we take matters into our own hand? Do we try to speed God up?

What should we do?
God gives strength to the weary and power to the ones who lack might. They that wait will run and not be weary!!! They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:29-31)

Why will I wait?
Our thoughts are not God's thoughts and our ways are not His ways. God's word (promise) will not return to Him empty! His word will accomplish what it was set out to do! (Isaiah 55:8, 11)

What will I do as I wait?
HAVE A PLAN!!! I will plan my work and work my plan! God’s word says that we should write the vision and make it plain. (See Jan.17th entry) The vision is for an appointed time. That means it’s on God’s schedule! Though it tarries (delayed) wait for it!!! It will certainly come!!! (Habakkuk 2:2-3)

Here’s the STAMP!!!
The just shall live by faith! (Hebrews 10:38) Faith it the hope and belief in GOD!! Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen! (Hebrews 11:1)
Without faith, it is impossible to please God! (Hebrews 11:6) Those who come to God (believers) must believe that HE is!! And that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him!!

My Summary (This encouraged me and I pray it encourages you!)
I must remain in hope of the promises that God has given me. In times when I do not feel I can wait, I need to go to God and ask for strength and power to wait on His promises. I should write down the promises that God has put into my spirit. In times of weakness go over what has been written down! As I wait, just believe!!! My belief shows God that I trust Him!!!! I demonstrate to Him that no matter what it looks like on the outside, I believe that He will do just what He said!!!!

BE BLESSED!!!!