Daily Power #125

And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. (1 John 2:17 NLT)

You see it every day. A grown man throwing a tirade because his fast-food burger took three minutes to make. A mom coming unglued because her iPhone is taking too long to download the app she wants. A young couple complaining because they were denied the loan to buy their dream home (that was way over their budget), so now they have to do something they’ve never done before—wait.

Our society has trained us that if it’s worth having, it’s worth having now. If you are going to do it, you should never be forced to wait. In order to feel important, our culture tells us we should get what we want when we want it. Commercials and ads tell us, “You deserve the best.” “Have it your way.” “Live for today.”

But God tells us to take the long view, an eternal perspective that sees beyond our daily frustrations and momentary inconvenience. When we wait on God, we acknowledge that we’re not in control and that we’re no more important than any other human being. Yes, we want what we want right now—but God knows what’s best for us.

Today practice patience by being kind to the people around you, especially those who are serving you in some way.

Power Lift

Lord, I get so caught up in what’s going on around me that I grow impatient if I have to wait longer than expected. Give me your perspective today so that I can invest my time, energy, and resources into an eternal legacy that furthers your kingdom.