This has become one of my all time favorite scriptures. This is basically my life in a nutshell. I always wondered where I would be if I never saw the goodness of God, if He never rescued me, if He never showed Himself faithful.
I love how the Amplified version puts this scripture:
"[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord." Psalm 27:13-14 (AMP)
God has really been challenge me on the idea of endurance, perseverance, and expecting Him in all things.
It is so simple: seek the Lord, and you will find Him. Expect Him, and He'll show up. He is faithful.
We so often let our minds defeat us. We wonder, "Is God actually gonna show up?" or "Where's God now?" or "God isn't gonna bring this promise to pass." But let me tell you sir/ma'am, God is so faithful and good. You will see the Lord goodness and see life, but only if you expect the Lord, wait on Him, and put all your hope in Him.
Let your heart be still, throw on courage, and wait for the Lord. He won't stand you. HE is a good daddy.
But it also takes action on your part...
"So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you." Luke 11:9 (AMP)
You keep asking God, keep seeking Him, you keep showing yourself faithful, and God will open up doors to do. Just ask Him, expect Him, hope in Him.
It's not easy, it's hard, it takes endurance, effort, and perseverance, but it is the way to life. It's a life that is worth living.
