Patience, Vindication is Coming.

Just Rest - Matthew Patten

You Who rest
In the shelter
Of the Lord
Who Love on Him
Are always safe

Verse
No matter what danger
Sickness or death
May be around you
It cannot touch you

Bridge
You'll know salvation
and long life
When you rest
In the Lord

Father,
As we look at the apparent condition of the world, it is hard to see the truth in these verses. We cry out for vindication, now. We are your lovers, Lord. We know that those who oppose you do not come to a good end, but we need to see it, now. Bring righteousness and justice to your people, Oh God. It is so easy to be riled up, angry, twisted up in our emotions based on what we see, but help us to be quiet with You. Thank you that you bring to bad ends all those who oppose you, who work injustice on the earth. Thank you that we do not need to be caught up in all of that. Thank You that You are GOOD, and we can trust You, no matter what. Thank you that because we are with You, we are infinately better off than they are.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen

Psalm 37:6-7 (TPT)
He will appear as your righteousness,
as sure as the dawning of a new day.
He will manifest as your justice,
as sure and strong as the noonday sun.
Quiet your heart in his presence
and wait patiently for Yahweh.
And don’t think for a moment that the wicked, in their prosperity,
are better off than you.

This reminds me of Isaiah 61… I wonder which was written first. To continue the thought from last time, though, as we rest in Him, delighting in Him, He will bring vindication, He will show the world our righteousness, that we have been following Him the whole time. We do not need to trumpet ourselves. Most people need to be on show, then tell, not “let me share my dreams with you”. Do not brag about things that you cannot control. (as an aside) I have made that mistake too often, and most of the people I have shared with (other than my wife), have done very little other than taking dumps on my dreams. That wastes energy. I need to let God Do it. Rest in Him, let Him choose when to reveal me and that which He has put in me.

We need to be quiet. Let people think whatever they will. Work behind the scenes without making a big deal over it. When things are ready, the world will know. Maybe I’m just talking to myself, but I doubt it. Be patient. Wait on God to fix the problem, to bring justice for you. Don’t fumble around and try to fix it yourself. Be calm. God is nearer than you think with that which you need. When we do let our flesh get out of control, we often create hurdles for God. If we choose to keep quiet and wait on Him, as we do that which is necessary in this world, we will see proof that we are actually better off than those who are aligned with hell.

Do what you have to do, but rest in Him along the way. That means that we resist the urge to react to circumstance. Admit what emotions pop up, but release them rather than stewing and creating worse situations for ourselves by allowing those emotions the permission to run our lives.

Rest. Be at peace. He has it all in hand.