Joy in the in-between

“Love in Action, 9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” —Romans 12: 9-13

If someone could watch you in your daily life without you knowing it. Would they ever see you HONOR others above yourself?

“14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” —Romans 12: 14-21

How different would your life look if you lived like Romans 9: 9-21?

“6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. 7Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 8Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” —Revelation 19:6–8

What would it look like, if you saw this season as a gift, instead of a time of growing tired of waiting?

Life Application

Take time this week and thank God for the in-between times in your life. Choose to see God in the waiting.