A global computer system outage causes widespread flight cancellations, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers at airports. During a winter storm, multiple auto accidents close major highways. The person who promised to send a reply " right away" has failed to do so. Delays can often produce anger and frustration, but as the followers of Jesus, we have the privilege of looking to Him for help.
One of the Bible's great examples of patience is Joseph, who was sold to slave traders by his jealous brothers, falsely accused by his employer's wife, and imprisoned in Egypt. " But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him. Years later, when Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, he was made second in command in Egypt.
The most remarkable fruit of his patience occurred when his brothers came to buy grain during the famine. " I am your brother Joseph, " he told them, " the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you....So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God."
In all our delays, brief or long, may we, like Joseph, gain patience, perspective, and peace as we trust in the Lord.
Father in heaven, in all our delays may we trust Your faithful hand of guidance and experience Your presence with us in every situation.
Confidence in God enables us to live out our faith patiently.
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