Waiting on God?
He is never late but very rarely early. - Dan Minton.
Christmas Eve is one of those days that feels soaked in anticipation. The gifts are wrapped, the stockings are hung, and the smell of cookies fills the air. Everything is set for the big celebration tomorrow. Yet, it’s also a day of waiting.
Waiting—it’s a word we’re all familiar with. But let’s be honest, we’re not great at it. We live in a culture of instant gratification. We’ve got fast food, same-day delivery, and endless streams of entertainment at our fingertips. Waiting feels like an interruption to our plans, a frustration we’d rather avoid. But what if waiting is exactly what we need?
What if waiting is the very thing God uses to shape our faith and focus?
Think about it: the Christmas story is full of people waiting. God’s people waited for centuries for the promised Messiah. Prophets like Isaiah foretold His coming, but they didn’t see it fulfilled in their lifetimes. Generations came and went, holding onto hope, trusting that God would deliver on His promise. And then, in the fullness of time, a baby was born in Bethlehem. Jesus, the Savior of the world, came—but not in the way most people expected. Instead of a conquering king, He came as a humble child. Instead of arriving in splendor, He was born in a manger.
God’s timing and methods rarely match our expectations. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t waste the waiting. Those years of longing prepared the hearts of His people. They deepened their dependence on Him and their hunger for His presence. Waiting forced them to trust that God’s plan was better than their own.
Isn’t it the same for us? Waiting has a way of stripping away distractions and helping us see what really matters. Maybe you’re waiting for an answer to a prayer, a breakthrough in a tough situation, or the fulfillment of a dream God has placed on your heart. Whatever it is, know this: God isn’t absent in the waiting. He’s working in it. He’s using it to grow your faith, to teach you patience, and to remind you that He is the one in control.
Christmas is a beautiful reminder of what happens when waiting meets fulfillment. When Jesus came, He proved once and for all that God keeps His promises. And here’s the best news: the story isn’t over. Just like the people of Israel waited for Jesus’ first coming, we now wait for His return. It’s another season of anticipation, another call to trust that God will do what He said He would.
So, as we sit here on Christmas Eve, let’s embrace the waiting. Let’s use this time to refocus on what matters most—the gift of Jesus, the hope He brings, and the joy of knowing we are loved by the God who always keeps His promises. Waiting isn’t wasted. It’s how God prepares our hearts for the incredible things He has in store.
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