Editor’s Note: Have you heard the news about our Advent Online Bible Study? Just like the people of Israel waited 400 years for the promised Messiah to arrive, we are also waiting faithfully and expectantly for His return. In this one of a kind study, we'll do a deep dive into Scripture to see what the Bible says about waiting and discover “that God has been working in each and every moment to reveal His perfect plan at just the right time.” (to quote Louie!). Now here’s Louie to tell you more about this study…
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From an early age, we grasp the idea of waiting . . . and we rarely like it. We are told by our parents (and others) that we have to wait our turn, wait until after dinner to get dessert, wait until Christmas morning to open all those wonderfully wrapped presents we see under the tree.
As we grow older, we get more accustomed to waiting . . . but oftentimes we don’t like it any better. We wait to finish school and receive a degree. We wait to get the job we’ve always dreamed of. We wait for that “right” person to finally come into our lives.
We wait . . . and then wait some more.
You’re likely waiting on something right now. Maybe you’re anticipating an upcoming trip that you’ve been planning for months or expecting a baby to arrive. You might be anxiously awaiting results from the doctor for yourself or someone you love. You could be waiting to see if an important relationship will survive challenges you both are facing. As you wait, you may be facing circumstances that stir up feelings of impatience, fear, uncertainty, and anxiety.
