THE MYSTERY OF WAITING SEASONS

DATE: 16th of May 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: SEASONS

�� SCRIPTURE READING

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31

“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.” — Psalm 37:7

��️ MEDITATION

Waiting seasons are some of the most difficult—but also the most powerful.

In these seasons, it may seem like nothing is happening. Prayers appear unanswered, progress feels slow, and answers seem delayed.

But spiritually, waiting is never wasted.

Consider Abraham and Sarah. God promised them a child, yet they waited many years.

That waiting season was not empty—it was building faith and ensuring that the fulfillment would be undeniably God’s doing.

Think about Joseph. After receiving his dream, he endured years of waiting through slavery and prison.

It looked like delay, but God was aligning everything for a sudden elevation.

Also,

Hannah waited in deep anguish for a child. Her waiting drove her into deeper prayer and surrender, and in time, God answered her beyond expectation.

This is the mystery: waiting is not inactivity—it is divine preparation.

In waiting seasons, God strengthens your faith, refines your character, and aligns circumstances for the right moment.

�� KINGDOM TRUTHS ABOUT WAITING SEASONS

1. Waiting Renews Strength: God uses waiting to refresh and empower you.

Supporting Scripture:

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31

2. Waiting Builds Trust: Trust grows when you rely on God’s timing.

Supporting Scripture:

“Wait patiently for him.” — Psalm 37:7

3. Waiting Prepares You for Manifestation: What God is doing in you is as important as what He will do for you.

Supporting Scripture:

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time… it will surely come.” — Habakkuk 2:3

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

What am I currently waiting on God for?

How am I responding in this waiting season?

What is God developing in me during this time?

�� PRAYER

Father, help me to wait on You with patience and faith.

Strengthen my heart and renew my strength.

Teach me to trust Your timing and process.

Let this season prepare me for what is ahead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

I wait on the Lord with patience.

My strength is being renewed daily.

God’s timing is perfect in my life.

I trust God in every season.

My waiting season is not wasted.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Choose to trust God today—replace every complaint with thanksgiving as you wait.