I hate waiting.

Whether I’m sitting in a stale doctor’s office slowly dying for the nurse to call my name or staring out blankly at the assembly of traffic stacked in front of me, waiting is my least favorite activity. Maybe it’s the northeasterner in me. I simply don’t enjoy staying in expectation of something happening.

During those times, my thoughts careen off the rails of logic and plunge into the depths of frustration. There, I can remain stuck until my view of reality is repositioned and corrected, washing me up on dry land, once again.

Derailment can happen in an instant. Yet resurfacing above the waters of impatience takes much more time.

Each day seems to bring a fresh batch of waiting. Waiting for a reply text from a friend, waiting on your sibling to get out of the bathroom so you can use it, or waiting for the water to boil so you can cook dinner. It’s an everyday part of life.

At the same time, we’re waiting for bigger things to happen. Not trivial, but majestic things. The end of evil and suffering. A warming of this cold world.

With each passing day, my blank stare turns from the traffic to the news on T.V. Story after story fill the airs waves as I anxiously await the doctor who has promised to make all things new. What is the solution to the massive issues facing our world? I’d be foolish to act as if I knew specifics, but I do know where change begins and is carried to completion.

It’s found in the one who has been waited on patiently by scores throughout the millennia. They are called blessed and are saved by their hope in Him. They testify to His faithfulness. This long-term assurance anchors their souls, alters their present lives and the condition of their surrounding communities. Yet, even those who wait patiently join in the chorus of groans belted out by creation since the beginning of time. Can’t you hear it? Watch the news, turn on the radio, have a conversation with somebody. We’re all waiting for change.

With Jesus Christ, there is change; both present and future. The core issue of this world, sin, was conquered by Jesus on the cross. He invites all us sinners to seek Him and be saved. After we do that, we are assured a heavenly dwelling with Him for eternity, where there will be no more curse of sin. Sorrow and pain are absent.

Our lives while we wait for eternity are given purpose, guidance and substance. We may still groan while we wait, but it isn’t without hope. The day will come when Jesus will make all things new, as He said He would.

I’ll happily wait for Him. Join me.

The following scripture was referenced throughout the blog. Check out these wonderful truths for yourself!

Psalm 40:1 – Waiting patiently, He answers.

Psalm 130:5 – A soul wait.

Isaiah 30:18 – Blessed are all who wait for Him!

Romans 8:25 – We don’t yet have, so we wait patiently.

Romans 8:22 – Creation moaning.

Romans 8:24 – This hope saves us.

Revelation 21:4 – No more pain or sorrow in Heaven.

Revelation 22:3 – No more curse in Heaven.