Content with our lot ?

[rgcraig]

Delta - I agree with what you are saying, however sometimes people SIT and wait on God when all the time God is waiting on them.

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Delta - I agree with what you are saying, however sometimes people SIT and wait on God when all the time God is waiting on them.

Right, this is very common is Pentecostal/Word of Faith/Prosperity Gospel churches. People want magic and they want God to zap them and fix all their issues. It just doesn't work that way.

I am talking more about our labor and works for God. We think we are going so much for God many times when all we are going is what WE want to do. Many times the work that God has for us there will be no boasting or credit but only glory for Him.

I do not believe in being lazy and I assure you I understand lazy folks.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Delta - I agree with what you are saying, however sometimes people SIT and wait on God when all the time God is waiting on them.

I don't think God sits and waits.

Why would the one who knows the end from the beginning sit and wait when he knows the moment that they will move?

The sitting and waiting... even if it be for reasons other than actual need... is all part of the learning process and it all contributes to our growth.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

I don't think God sits and waits.

Why would the one who knows the end from the beginning sit and wait when he knows the moment that they will move?

The sitting and waiting... even if it be for reasons other than actual need... is all part of the learning process and it all contributes to our growth.

Sure he can. Sometimes he wants US to make the first move. He's always there willing to help and supply for us, but we have to make that first move.

There are times we are suppose to wait, but it's not waiting on God usually - it's waiting until WE are at the place we need to be to receive what we need.

Does that make sense?

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Sure he can. Sometimes he wants US to make the first move. He's always there willing to help and supply for us, but we have to make that first move.

There are times we are suppose to wait, but it's not waiting on God usually - it's waiting until WE are at the place we need to be to receive what we need.

Does that make sense?

Exactly... and it makes perfect sense...

It shows a picture of a God waiting (and participating in) the personal growth necessary to bring them to a place where they are ready to move in what he has called them to do.

That is not what I got out of the first post.

The post I initially responded too seemed to paint the person as lazy while God waited on them to get off their duff.

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

I don't think God sits and waits.

Why would the one who knows the end from the beginning sit and wait when he knows the moment that they will move?

The sitting and waiting... even if it be for reasons other than actual need... is all part of the learning process and it all contributes to our growth.

Bam!!! You have it. I agree 100%. God prepared everything from the beginning. I honestly think God wishes we would sit back and rest and be content in Him.