The Art of Waiting
Basilea Schlink teaches that true spiritual victory comes through the patient and joyful art of waiting on God's promises, trusting in the certainty of Christ's return.
In this devotional sermon, Basilea Schlink explores the spiritual discipline and blessing of waiting on God. She encourages believers to embrace patient faith and joyful anticipation of Jesus’ return, assuring them of the certainty of God's promises. Through her teaching, listeners are inspired to find strength and hope even in difficult times, trusting that God’s timing brings ultimate victory and fulfillment.
Full Transcript
God lives and works today. Who will be the first to experience his reality? He who can wait the best. But isn't that a contradiction of terms? Isn't the person who rushes impatiently towards his goal the one who reaches it first? Listen to today's meditation by Basilia Schling called The Art of Waiting.
We haven't seen their fulfillment yet, and that's why we're still in poverty and need. But we may look forward to a great event. Jesus is coming.
The promises will be fulfilled. The longer Jesus delays his coming and the gifts he has promised, the more wonderful, valuable, and delightful they'll be. Jesus is waiting for people who will wait for him and who expect something from him.
To such people, Jesus does come, and he gives his treasures, for he cannot disappoint us. God keeps his word, just as truly as Jesus came to earth as the fulfillment of all promises. Indeed, Jesus is a sign for us that all of God's promises will be fulfilled.
So let us live in this certainty and grow strong and joyful in the battle of faith. As those who wait, we can be happy in the face of every promise that hasn't been yet fulfilled, for we can look to a fulfillment which will definitely come. Therefore, let's give thanks now for everything that we still have to wait for that hasn't yet been fulfilled in our lives.
What God has promised in his word, that will definitely come to pass. God is waiting for us to give thanks and to be joyful now about the coming of our Lord Jesus and the fulfillment of his promises. When we thank God, we bring joy to his heart and entice him to speed up his coming, to fulfill his promises more quickly.
This truth is especially valid in regard to our sins. Jesus is coming, our help, our redemption, and victory. God is lighting stars of promise in the dark skies of your life.
Pay attention to them. Begin to love the bad days, the disappointing experiences in your life. Value them as costly, because only out of times like these does God promise a thousand-fold harvest, blessing, victory, and glory.
Wait in the blessed anticipation of his coming and his victory. He will impart faith to my fearful heart. So I from day to day in love and trust will pray, and in my heart perceive, one day I will receive all I believed.
You have been listening to a program written by Basileus Schlink of the Little Land of Canaan. To learn more about how God lives and works today, visit us at our website, www.canaan.org. If you contact us, we would be happy to send you a free inspirational booklet. If you do not have access to the web, please contact this radio station for our postal address.
God bless you.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Reality of God's Work Today
- God lives and works actively in the present.
- Spiritual fulfillment requires patient waiting.
- Waiting is not passive but an active faith stance.
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II. The Promise of Jesus’ Coming
- Jesus’ return is certain and will fulfill all promises.
- Delays increase the value and delight of fulfillment.
- God’s faithfulness is guaranteed by Christ’s first coming.
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III. The Joy and Strength in Waiting
- Waiting produces joy and spiritual strength.
- Thankfulness during waiting pleases God and hastens fulfillment.
- Difficult times are opportunities for greater blessing.
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IV. Practical Faith in the Battle of Waiting
- Love and value challenging days as part of God’s plan.
- Pray daily with trust and love for God’s promises.
- Perceive and receive the faith promised in waiting.
Key Quotes
“Jesus is waiting for people who will wait for him and who expect something from him.” — Basilea Schlink
“Let us live in this certainty and grow strong and joyful in the battle of faith.” — Basilea Schlink
“Begin to love the bad days, the disappointing experiences in your life, for only out of times like these does God promise a thousand-fold harvest.” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- Practice joyful patience by trusting God’s timing in all circumstances.
- Give thanks daily for both fulfilled and yet-to-be-fulfilled promises.
- Embrace difficult days as opportunities for spiritual blessing and growth.