Wait for the Foundation

Opening Verse:

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
—Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

Introduction:

Have you ever felt the urge to rush ahead with a plan, only to realize that the foundation wasn’t ready yet? Much like trying to build on wet concrete, stepping into something before it’s fully set can lead to disastrous results. Spiritually, this happens when we try to force our plans or rush God’s timing, without allowing Him to lay the proper foundation.

Devotional Story:

Years ago, a man began building a shed in his backyard. Excited to get started, he poured the concrete foundation but didn’t give it enough time to dry. Impatient, he started constructing the walls, eager to see his vision come to life. But within a few days, the walls began to shift, and the entire structure became unstable. All his effort was wasted because he hadn’t waited for the foundation to dry.

This can happen to us spiritually. We sense God’s calling or direction, and in our excitement or impatience, we rush ahead before God has fully prepared the way. We may pray and expect immediate results, but God is in the business of building strong, lasting foundations.

The Bible is filled with examples of people who had to wait for God’s timing. Abraham waited for the promise of a son, David waited to become king, and Jesus waited until the appointed time to begin His ministry. In every case, God’s timing proved perfect.

What This Means:

Spiritually, it’s important to wait until God has completed His work in our hearts and lives before we rush into action. When we act prematurely, we risk crumbling under the pressure because we haven’t allowed God to strengthen our foundation.

Just like concrete needs time to dry, our faith and character often need time to grow before we can bear the weight of what God is calling us to do. Trusting God’s process, even when it takes longer than we want, is an act of faith.

Think About This:

Are you trying to build on a foundation that’s not fully set? Are there areas in your life where God is asking you to wait, but you’re struggling to be patient? Remember, God is never late. He’s preparing you for something greater, but the foundation must be strong enough to support it.

Prayer:

Lord, teach me to wait patiently for Your timing. Help me not to rush ahead, but to trust that You are laying a firm foundation in my life. Strengthen my faith and give me wisdom to wait on You. I know that when I trust Your process, the results will be greater than anything I could achieve on my own. Amen.

Closing Verse:

“Unless the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
—Psalm 127:1 (KJV)