Isaiah 8:17. “And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.”
I WILL WAIT. The “waters of Shiloah” have brought us blessing for years. The gentleness and kindness of God gave full evidence He cares. But when they first are taken for granted and God is then ignored- The “waters of Shiloah” give way to righteous judgment that on us is outpoured.
To seek unholy alliances and compromise God's truth- Is a freedom that we have to choose, but is of useless worth. Man; who trusts in man is involved in something vain.
The results of such compromises are of empty gain.
Like a flood pouring in from overflowing banks Once the forces of evil are embraced- The blessings of God that were received with no thanks- May be withheld, and evil advances a pace.
When all around the darkness descends spreading o'er the land- What are the righteous supposed to do—where will we take our stand? We will wait right where God has placed us where He gave us this task. And by His grace and power will wait until this time is past.
If, perchance, there is no repentance and moral darkness goes on and on- It is incumbent on us who love the Lord to wait where light once shone. We must maintain a testimony even though our light is small. It is important that we stand and quietly wait 'til our Lord does call.
We cannot walk away when perilous times do come. That is when and where we're needed to represent God's Son. Most look for a more comfortable way to live their life on earth- Not realizing they are rapidly moving toward times of spiritual dearth.
Here I will wait 'til it is plain God wants me to go elsewhere. Here I will wait and do what I can for a witness of God to bear. Here I will wait upon the Lord and trust in His mercy and grace. Here I will wait in simple faith, 'til God moves me to a different place.
“O Father. Today I believe I am where You want me to be. If it is Thy will for us to go someplace different, I am confident it will be made unmistakably clear. These three or four people who are attending these meetings with interest, are on my heart. Should I speak to them more, or let them come to me? I pray for wisdom for this day. In His Name, Amen.”