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Timing is everything…and often questioned.  “What are you going to do” is usually linked to “when are you going to do it”.  Waiting on the Lord can seem vague to onlookers.  Now that “where” is clear (it seems I’m moving to New Mexico) the next concern is… when?!  Well, I’m not sure!  How frustrating for those who simply want to know what’s up! Why don’t you know?  When will you know?  What are you waiting on?  I am waiting on the Lord – but that sounds undefined to most people.  What am I waiting for?  What’s the Lord going to do that will turn the red light to green?

Consider an analogy of military troops who are holed up or hunkered down behind a bunker.  They’re still at war but they’re not advancing the front line. They’re not actively engaged in the battle – in fact, they are laying low on purpose.  What are they waiting for?  Why aren’t they marching on?  If you were to radio in to find out why they are not moving forward you’d most likely learn that they are waiting on supplies.  They’ve run out of ammunition and are waiting for more artillery.

Waiting on the Lord is not that different.  Sometimes, we have to wait for supplies.  Supply comes in many forms.  It could be funding (escrow to close, etc) but the supplies we need may also be less tangible.  We may be waiting for courage, compassion, humility, or confidence.  We may be waiting for faith, grace, insight, or a paradigm shift in perception.  We may be waiting for a change of heart or clarity of mind.  Regardless, we are waiting on the Lord – we are waiting for “supplies” and when they arrive we can take up the arms and move on.

Lord, you are the support of all who are crushed, the lifter of all who are bent down. The eyes of all men are waiting for you; and you give them supply right on time. By the opening of your hand, every living thing has its desire in full measure. Psalms 145:14-16