Patience is a virtue, but waiting can be one of life’s hardest tests. When you are pursuing a mission or calling, delays can make you question your progress, your methods, and sometimes even your purpose. However, faithfulness in seasons of waiting is where God often shapes character. Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.” While you wait, remain steadfast. Keep planting seeds, even when you don’t see immediate results. God’s timing may not be ours, but it is always perfect.
The Bible is full of examples of people who had to wait for their breakthrough. Joseph waited years between the dream of leadership and its realization, enduring betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment. David waited after being anointed king before ascending the throne, learning to trust God in caves and wildernesses. These stories teach us that waiting is not wasted time. It is a season of preparation. Isaiah 40:31 assures us, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” Use this time to grow in wisdom, refine your skills, and deepen your relationship with God.
Waiting doesn’t mean being idle—it means being faithful where you are right now. Are you tending to the responsibilities God has placed in front of you today? Like the farmer in Mark 4:26-27, who scatters seed and then waits while God works in ways unseen, your job is to keep scattering seeds. Trust that the harvest will come in its appointed time. Focus on doing your best in the small things while leaving the outcomes to God. The Kingdom of God grows as we are faithful day and night, even when we don’t fully understand how the process unfolds.
