If you have ever been around a toddler, you will agree that they have very little patience. They have no comprehension of the word "wait", especially when there is something in sight that they want now! It can be a challenge as a parent to explain the reason and/or benefits of waiting for something. I suppose God must feel this way sometimes about us. We, in our human nature, want to charge forth with action. Unfortunately, that is not always the reaction that is necessary. God's timing sometimes requires great patience. As we have travelled on this path to missions, Jonathan and I have learned the great lesson of patience. So, what is so great about having to wait? - God has great lessons for us in the process. We continue to be refined and sharpened. In retrospect we can see the changes he has made in our lives and how that better prepares us to serve him now and in the future. Of course, we still yearn to serve now, but we know that God's timing is perfect and therefore, we won't rush things.
