The Lord will wait

“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.” - Isaiah 30v18

Who usually has to wait in the case of an important meeting? Is it the president, monarch, or the head of the company? Of course not! If anyone has to wait it is the person wants to see the “dignitary” who has to wait to fit into their schedule.

That’s why it is so amazing to come across a verse like Isaiah 30v18 – The Lord will wait to be gracious to you…” This is a mind-boggling statement! Why would the Lord, the creator and sustainer of the universe wait for me? Why did He wait for me to come to Him? Why does He wait for me when I am out of fellowship with Him. Why would He ever wait?
The answer is simple; while He is a God of justice and righteousness He is also a God of grace and mercy. He is like the father of the prodigal son who waits and looks for his return. Praise God for this marvellous truth – “The Lord will wait to be gracious!