I have been thinking recently about working on some endurance training before I leave for the World Race. I was thinking at the very least I should go on some extended walks with a backpack. (Any Gonzales area people want to take a long, rambling walk, let me know.)
It struck me this evening that the real endurance that is necessary for the World Race and everyday life is waiting on God. As I look back on the last few years I realize God has had me in endurance training. I’ve lost count of how many times God’s answer to my prayer has been “Wait” or “Not yet”.
I’ve realized in the past few years how much courage and strength it takes to wait on the Lord. It isn’t easy to wait on God’s perfect timing when it should obviously be happening now. It isn’t easy to let go another opportunity because God can see the whole plan and I can only see a tiny bit. It isn’t easy but it is SO MUCH better.
When I have stepped back and let God work in His own timing on His own stellar plan life works. There are myriad ways life doesn’t work when I don’t wait. I’ve been waiting for God to call me to minister to the global church. I’ve been waiting for God to show me how to plug in with international missions. I’ve found the World Race.
Now I must wait again. Wait with expectancy and hope and joy for Him to show up as I tell my story here and now and later all over the world. I grasp onto Jesus in holy hope and wait for Him to reveal more every day.
I’m glad the Father has been putting me through endurance training.
