Though It Tarry, Wait for It; for It Will Surely Come, and Will Not Tarry
Faithful waiting on God leads to maturity, trust, and a calm and tranquil poise, as His purposes ripen slowly and fully.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of patience in God's timing, illustrating that while some things happen quickly, others take much longer, yet all are part of God's perfect plan. He compares the quick bloom of an annual plant to the slow growth of the American aloe, reminding us that rushing can lead to immature results. Simpson encourages believers to trust in God's promises, knowing that true faith involves waiting for His purposes to unfold in their fullness. This waiting brings peace and assurance, as we commit our ways to Him and remain obedient to His guidance. Ultimately, he reassures that every wrong will be made right and every cloud will clear if we choose to wait on the Lord.
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Some things have their cycle in an hour and some in a century. Long or short, God's plans shall complete their cycle. The tender annual which blossoms for a season and dies, and the American aloe which develops in a century-each is true to its normal principle. Many of us desire to pluck our fruit in June rather than wait until October, and so, of course, the fruit is sour and immature. But God's purposes ripen slowly and fully, and faith waits while it tarries knowing it will surely come and will not tarry too long. It is perfect rest to fully learn and wholly trust this glorious promise.
We may know without a question that His purposes shall be accomplished when we have fully committed our ways to Him and are walking in watchful obedience to His every prompting.
This faith will give a calm and tranquil poise to the spirit and save us from restless fretting and trying to do too much ourselves. Wait, and every wrong will righten, Wait, and every cloud will brighten, If you only wait.
Sermon Outline
- I. God's plans have a cycle
- A. Some plans are short, some are long
- B. But all plans will complete their cycle
- II. Impatience can hinder growth
- A. We may try to rush God's timing
- B. But this can lead to immaturity and disappointment
- III. Faith waits with trust
- A. We can know God's purposes will be accomplished
- B. When we commit our ways to Him and obey His prompting
Key Quotes
“Wait, and every wrong will righten, Wait, and every cloud will brighten, If you only wait.” — A.B. Simpson
“God's purposes ripen slowly and fully, and faith waits while it tarries knowing it will surely come and will not tarry too long.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We should learn to trust God's timing and wait patiently for His purposes to be accomplished.
- Committing our ways to God and walking in obedience to His prompting is key to knowing His purposes will be accomplished.
- Waiting on God gives us a calm and tranquil poise, saving us from restless fretting and trying to do too much ourselves.