Waiting on The Lord…..

 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to go on a cottage trip with my Bible Study group. It was a calm and peaceful place, surrounded by God’s creation. The stillness of the lake, the trees, and the quiet beauty of nature reminded me of the greatness of the God we serve. Being there allowed me to pause, breathe, and reflect on His goodness.

When I returned home, my grandson came by to pick up something from my house. As I looked at him, I was reminded of how much he has been through. Over the past four years, he has faced a difficult illness that changed the course of his life. His dream of pursuing basketball at a higher level was interrupted, and he even lost his scholarship because of his health struggles. Everything seemed to crumble around him, but through it all, one truth remains: God has never left his side.

Though his healing is slow and the pain he endures is real, he continues to look to God for strength. The comfort he receives comes not from the world but from the Holy Spirit, who sustains him daily. Watching him lean on his faith inspires me and strengthens my own trust in God’s promises.

The scripture that came to my mind as I thought about my grandson is from Habakkuk 2:3:

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”

This verse reminds me that God gives us a vision for our lives, but it may not unfold in the way we expect or in the timing we desire. God never lies, and His promises will always be fulfilled. Sometimes the waiting is hard, but in that waiting, we are called to trust Him.

I know that God has a purpose for my grandson’s life. Even though his path has been filled with pain and loss, I believe with all my heart that God will bless him in His perfect time. Just as the peacefulness of the cottage reminded me of God’s presence in creation, my grandson’s journey reminds me of God’s presence in suffering — guiding, comforting, and preparing him for what is to come.