Strength in the Desert
How to Experience a Much-Needed Attitude Adjustment
In Psalm 77, Asaph pours out his anxiety and anguish over God’s treatment of Israel. The fate of Israel was so important to him that he felt as if it were himself on trial instead of Israel. While he was waiting on the Lord, he had a big problem: his only source of comfort, God himself, had become a source of anguish. His battle with this anguish was a battle of his heart, specifically his attitude.
Strength in the Desert
What to Do in Times of Waiting: Three Examples from Noah's Wife
The key to waiting on the Lord, from the perspective of Noah’s wife, is to do what you are supposed to do right now. Keep your eyes off next year or the next decade and keep them on today. Be loyal to God’s call for you right now. Noah’s wife gives us three great examples of being loyal to God’s call.
Strength in the Desert
How to Begin Waiting on the Lord: Three Practical Steps
Many have experienced what might be called "the moment." This is the realization that life is not turning out as expected, and you have no other option than to wait on the Lord. This moment might be a serious diagnosis, heartbreaking news, or the realization of a lost relationship. When we are called upon by our Sovereign God to wait upon him, there is a choice to be made of how you will handle such a time.
Strength in the Desert
Don't Test the Lord - Do These Three Things Instead
When Israel was wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, they became disgruntled, discontented, and dissatisfied. Although God was providing everything they needed to survive and be healthy, they thought they deserved more.