May 17, 2021

“We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” (Romans 8:22-27)

So much of life is waiting. What are you waiting for today? Some say that waiting is the hardest part. St. Paul says that we wait with both groaning and patience. 

The funny thing about patience or impatience is that neither is here nor there in relation to that for which we wait. We can’t make the thing come any earlier. So sometimes groaning feels good, sometimes we are given the peaceful gift of patience.

In the end, however, God will do what He will do when He will do it. And our job is to wait!

“O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.” (Seventh Sunday of Easter – BCP)