Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. – Isaiah 26:8 (NIV)
The young family sat silently on their front lawn as they watched the flames engulf their home. The father kept shaking his head and wondered why God would allow something like this to happen. His prayers intensified along with the flames, but the flames continued to burn. He searched his Bible for the right verse that would brings God’s miracle to extinguish the flames. Surely He wouldn’t allow this happen.
The distant scream of sirens quickly ceased as the large red trucks stopped in front of the burning house. The family turned in unison to witness a large group of firefighters running toward them and their home to extinguish the flame. The father jumped to his feet and confronted the firemen. “What are you doing?!? I didn’t call you! Get off my lawn!” With a look of amazement and frustration, the fireman pushed the man aside and commanded his team to advance on the flames.
Frantic and screaming, the entire family began hassling the firemen to stop trying to intervene. The surprised fire chief shouted, “You people are insane! Your house in on fire!” The father responded, “God is going to take care of this. He’s going to put out the fire!” Frustrated and overwhelmed, the fireman shouted back, “We are here to serve you, protect you, and help you! What more do you want?!?”
Are parts of your life burning down while you sit and watch? Waiting on God looks less like the family sitting on the lawn and more like the fireman who spring into action and service. Are you leading your family down a path of passive faith or active faith? Faith in God demands your participation. His instructions are clear to DO what God’s word says… not to merely listen and reflect.
What area of your life is on fire right now?
How has God entered the scene to help you in the fight?
PRAY: God, prompt me to action as I learn to wait on you in service. Show me the traps and hazards and help me avoid them. Teach me to respond and help others as I wait on you. Amen.
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