Encountering Jesus in Waiting

In Chapter 6 of our book, we are challenged to encounter Jesus in waiting. Waiting is not something we have to do much of these days. And in my life, this has not been helpful with my problem of impatience.

Times have changed, rapidly increasing in pace, and the world around me waits for nothing. This physical reality has shaped my spirituality, which is why I want God to answer my prayers as soon as the request leaves my lips. (p. 104)

Do you "grow weary in waiting because (you) think every wait is a waste", as I do? What if I change my view on waiting and instead view it as time to let God work?

Did you catch the part about Noah?? Did you realize God told him to build an ark, he obeyed, and once it was finished he then had to wait another 45 YEARS before the rain started??? Seriously? Why did I not know that before? "For Noah, waiting on the Lord was an opportunity to walk with the Lord." (p. 105) God, help me to see waiting as an opportunity to grow closer to You and allow You to work. 

Do you find yourself in a time of waiting?

But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.

​Isaiah 40:31