February 11, 2026
What is your preference; waiting or instant gratification? Instant or a least fast is preferred by far. We have: ‘Insta-Lube’ for fast oil changes, microwave ovens, instant potatoes and coffee, fast food restaurants, minute rice, insta gram and the list goes on. We have been conditioned for quick answers and results. When we must wait for something it’s not unusual to get up tight and anxious: “Why is it taking so long,” “can’t they hurry up or make it a rush order?” Anyone who was in the service is familiar with the slogan: “Hurry up and wait.”
I find it hard to wait at times especially when it comes to waiting on God; as thought He should follow my time line or schedule. If you find yourself waiting on God you are in good (possibly anxious) company.
Consider Joseph who was told his brothers would one day bow down to him. He was nearly killed by his brothers, sold into Egypt, his father thought he was dead, spent seven years in prison for a crime he never committed, all this time and drama waiting for his dream to come true.
Abraham was told when he was 75 years old he would have a special son. He had to wait another twenty-five years for fulfillment. Why such a long wait? God had to bring him to a place of total obedience to Himself.
God doesn’t make us wait for the fun of it or to show us who is boss. We wait because God is working behind the scenes to prepare people and places before the promise or answer can take place. God isn’t slow in answering, He is waiting until the time is right.
Waiting produces dependence on Him who loves you. Isaiah 64:4 “Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.”
~ More on Sunday.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today, 4:30 Confirmation class. 5:45 Deacon meeting. 6:30 Council meeting.
Sunday 15, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Learning to Wait.
Wednesday 18, 6:30 Ash Wednesday service & Holy Communion. Sermon: Flying Blind. Job 1:1-12
Past communiques and sermons can be read and heard on our website: www.pilotknob.org and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilotKnobLutheran
Our service also airs on: KGLO 1300 AM at 10:00 AM, and KIOW 107.3 FM at 7:00 AM. Spread the word.
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve thepurpose for which I sent it.
