Waiting on the Lord
Waiting on the Lord is the cure for weariness.
As I sit here before the Lord today and reflect on these past 2 crazy years, I am reminded of the Lord's great faithfulness to us.
January 1, 2020, He gave me the words OUT, NEW and MORE—little did we know what was ahead of us as the world would shut down and He would do something NEW by calling us OUT of our physical church building and into a huge parking lot to do MORE than we could’ve imagined!
January 1, 2021, my word was simply RUN. The Lord was faithful to grant us and our incredible staff the endurance to run hard and fast the whole year, doing things and stepping out in ways we never had before.
January 1, 2022, my word is WAIT! Yes, wait! Isn’t it crazy after a year of running that my word is WAIT? Not to the LORD! That’s exactly how He works… Isaiah 40:31 is, I believe, my verse for the year: “But those who WAIT on the Lord will renew their strength. They shall mount up with eagles’ wings, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
You see, it's when we WAIT (trust, hope) on the Lord that we are strengthened. It’s in the waiting on the Lord that we are able to “mount up” as one would on a saddle and find stability from slipping around. It’s when we WAIT on the Lord that we also gain stamina and endurance (the ability to continue in an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way).
Do you find yourself waiting for something or someone this new year? Try shifting your wait (weight) onto the Lord, and you will see a renewed strength, a constant stability, and a supernatural stamina that can only come from Him.
WAITING on the LORD is not to be confused with waiting in line or waiting in traffic. WAITING on the LORD is proactive. As we WAIT, we are seeking, knocking, trusting and resting in His promises.
Psalm 38:7 reminds us how we are to wait: “Rest in the Lord and WAIT patiently for Him.” And Psalm 37:34, “WAIT on the Lord and keep His ways, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land.”
We WAIT on the Lord by spending time with Him. By being silent and still before Him. By listening to His still small voice. By learning from Him in His Word. By serving Him. By using our gifts for Him and by being consistent in fellowship. When we WAIT like this we see a renewed strength, a constant stability, and a stamina that doesn’t grow weary. Waiting on the Lord is the cure for weariness. Waiting on Jesus allows us to soar above the storms of life and see things with a completely different perspective.
Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD! Psalm 27:14.
- Michelle Randall
WONDER Christmas Dinner
We had a blessed 3 evenings at our annual Women’s Christmas Dinner!
We had a blessed 3 nights celebrating the best gift we could ever receive - Jesus. We praise God for the wonderful things that He has done these past 3 nights at our annual Women’s Christmas dinner. Thank you for all who attended and especially for those who came to help serve. This year, we hosted 3 dinners for 280 women each night. We hope you were as blessed as we were, celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus with worship, fellowship and a message of WONDER and hope with Michelle Randall.
Run to the Roar Bible Study
Our 1st day of Women’s Bible Study was amazing! We were so glad to meet everyone, many of who are new to our church. Welcome ladies!
We had a blessed 1st day on Friday! So blessed to have the ladies join us for our Introduction to Daniel.
Titus 2 Talk, July: Michal and Abigail
Michelle continued in her study of Women of the Bible, focusing on Michal and Abigail.
Michelle continued her study of 2 women of the Bible: Michal and Abigail, two of David’s wives mentioned in the Bible. As we know, one started off well but finished bitter. The other was a blessing to David and saved her family and household from destruction. If you missed Monday’s Titus 2 Talk, you can find it here to watch and share.
Titus 2 Talk, June: Sarah and Hagar
Titus 2 Talk: Women of the Bible, Part 1. Watch the video of this session here.
We had a blessed time for our first Titus 2 Talk this summer. Michelle taught about Sarah and Hagar, and how the Lord hears and sees us. To watch this session, click here.
Be sure to join us for our second Titus 2 Talk on Monday, July 19. RSVP here.
