Quite the Encounter

Everlasting God (by Lincoln Brewster)

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
Wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
Wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Deliverer

You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles

While I was at Encounter Weekend in Eston a few weeks ago, we were singing this song. I was standing on the balcony of the church, looking out over everyone gathered in the sanctuary. I was overwhelmed as I sang these words, for the thoughts that came to me were that God is our strength when we wait on Him, and that because we are His children we take on some of His characteristics.
He is the everlasting God - the things He was speaking to us that weekend will remain with us. We will not forget and we will not ignore. We will take what He said and go with it.
As His children, we need to be defending the weak, comforting those in need, and encouraging and supporting each other.
I did not leave this weekend on a "spiritual high" like I usually would. I like those spiritual highs because they give me that extra bit of strength I need to keep going or to help me see more clearly. But this time it seems as though there was a seed planted deep within, a seed that will not be neglected but will grow over time and spring up suddenly. Even before this weekend I knew that I was in the midst of a long-term "waiting game" (and have been for quite a few years now). I was assured this weekend that I have not missed my chance, but that I have a few more years of waiting. The question I have now is, what will I do during this time of waiting? How do I prepare for the unknown? I will spend time with Him. I will not waste my time away. I will wait purposefully.

Justice

Why is this word popping up every which way I turn? Books, movies, radio, conferences.... It's driving me crazy!

"He has shown all you people what is good. And What does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 TNIV