GraceMeadow Moments

"In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in holy expectation." Psalm 5:3
Waiting in holy expectation is a matter of trust, trusting that He absolutely heard your prayer and expecting Him to answer in His perfect time and way.

If there is something pressing against your heart this morning, I pray you will lift up your voice in prayer, make your request known to the "Father of Compassion and the God of all comfort" (2 Cor 1:3). Then wait. Wait with faith. Wait with a holy expectancy. Trust Him. He heard you. In His good time, He will comfort you with a compassionate response.

As we retreated into our personal households these past months, many felt alone and separated. Some even experienced separation anxiety. We could not embrace a parent, hold the hand of a grandchild, hug a dear friend, or high-five a classmate or co-worker who reached a milestone. It feels like a bizarre new world, not merely because of this lethal virus, but because of the turbulent and corrupt events tearing our communities apart. It is easy to feel like a stranger in a foreign land.

But here is good news. When we become followers of Jesus Christ, we learn that our citizenship is not of this earth. We are citizens of heaven. The challenge for us is to remember to whom we belong and where our citizenship lies. As members of God’s household, we are never separated or alone. We are neither a foreigner nor stranger. We are dearly loved brothers and sisters who can find holy comfort and contentment in any circumstance. Amen.

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“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20

“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners or strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.” Ephesians 2:19-21

“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:39

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart; and you will find rest. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30