There’s a certain ache that comes with waiting — especially when your heart knows what it wants, but Heaven says, “Not yet.”
The wait can feel like silence, like unanswered prayers and empty hands. But waiting isn’t punishment. It’s preparation. It’s the quiet classroom where God teaches what speed can’t.
In Psalm 37:7 (CSB), we’re told to “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” That sounds simple until life hits hard. Stillness becomes a challenge when the heart is restless. Yet, that’s where the real transformation happens — not in the arrival, but in the endurance.
The wait has significance.
It reveals what’s real — our motives, our fears, our faith. It’s where God distinguishes our wants from our needs. Sometimes He’s not withholding; He’s protecting. Other times, He’s ensuring we don’t rush into what we’re not ready to sustain.
Like the slow healing of a wound, there’s wisdom in time. The wait allows trust to take root. It shifts our hearts—from panic to peace, from hurry to hope. It’s where we learn that delayed doesn’t mean denied, and silence doesn’t mean forgotten.
Because the God who holds time doesn’t waste it. Every pause has purpose. Every “not yet” carries something sacred.
The wait isn’t empty. It’s full — of shaping, stretching, and quiet miracles happening beneath the surface.
So if you’re still waiting, don’t rush the lesson. The meaning isn’t in the end — it’s in the becoming.
“He makes everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 (CSB)
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.