Waiting on God Is Not the Same as Doing Nothing
Yesterday I wrote about how many men become passive because they focus more on what they lack than on what God
has already entrusted to them.
A reader responded with an important reminder: there are times when God calls us to wait.
That is absolutely true.
Scripture warns against rushing ahead of the Lord.
Israel sinned with the golden calf while Moses was on the mountain. And Saul acted foolishly when he refused to wait for
Samuel.
Waiting on God requires trust, patience, humility, and prayer.
But biblical waiting is not the same thing as inactivity.
That is the distinction I want to make.
Many men say they are “waiting on God” when in reality they are postponing obedience, responsibility, or action because they feel inadequate, uncertain, or
unprepared.
But throughout Scripture, waiting and faithfulness go together.
David waited years to become king, yet he did not spend those years doing
nothing.
He shepherded, fought battles, led men, and wrote psalms.
He fulfilled the responsibilities entrusted to him.
Waiting on God does not mean putting your life on pause.
It means refusing to run ahead of God while remaining faithful in what He has already assigned to you.
That takes discernment, prayer, and a believing heart.
It takes faith to do the small things God has already put in your hands while you wait for Him to open the next door.
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.”
— Psalm 27:14
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