God Will Deliver ~ Wait for Him

When impatience becomes a dominant force in a person’s life, sound judgment usually suffers. Little time is given to thoroughly evaluate a situation, so wise decisions cannot be made. Impatience produces unfortunate consequences. Samson acted impulsively without considering the negative fallout for his choices and behavior.

 

Samson underestimated the intelligence and the potential for violence of those he believed he could manipulate. A mischievous prank  turned into disaster for him, for his future wife and her parents. He never stopped to seek the wisdom and approval of God, who would have furnished wise counsel to replace his impatience.

After Moses delivered the Hebrew people from Egypt, they complained bitterly when their journey became difficult. Their impatience provoked God's displeasure and, like Samson, they suffered for failing to have faith in God’s provision to meet their needs. Remember to pray for patience and tolerance when faced with difficult situations, for God desires to meet your needs.  

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But I will watch for the Lord; I will wait confidently for God, who will save me. My God will hear me.

~Micah 7:7 Good News Bible

Act with Confidence and an Active Conscience - Part 2

Webster defines confidence as faith to act in an effective, proper way. Judith Hardwick in The Plateauing Trap states, “Real confidence comes from knowing and accepting yourself, your strengths and limitations rather than depending on affirmation from others.” So, confidence depends on an effective, healthy conscience.

Confidence also depends on knowing what is trustworthy. Psalm 116:7 states assuredly, “Be confident, my heart, for the Lord has been good to me.” Experience gave the Psalmist assurance God could be trusted with whatever he had to face. God can be trusted to warn us of attempts to deviate from what is trustworthy.

God’s word makes us aware of appropriate boundaries to center our lives around. Micah 7:7 provides encouragement: “I watch in hope for the Lord. I wait confidently for God my Savior to hear and save me.” So, give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever. Our conscience gives witness to these facts.