Who Was Waiting?
God promised me a son, but I had to wait many years before His promise came to pass.
Who is Abraham?
According to tonight's lesson, God's timing is always...
A. Random
B. Late
C. Perfect
D. Unpredictable
C. Perfect
“But they that wait upon the Lord…”
"shall renew their strength"
Waiting means God isn't working.
False
I received a dream from God, but before it came true I experienced betrayal, slavery and prison.
Who is Joseph?
God always answers our prayers immediately.
False
"We walk by faith..."
"...not by sight."
Joseph remained faithful to God even while he was in prison.
True
I was anointed king but had to wait years before sitting on the throne.
Who is David?
Name one thing God may be doing while you're waiting.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart..."
"...and lean not on your own understanding."
Hannah stopped praying because God took too long to answer.
False
I prayed faithfully for a child and refused to stop trusting God.
Who is Hannah?
God sees the ______ picture, while we only see part of it.
Bigger (or Whole)
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts..."
"...neither are your ways My ways."
God sometimes uses waiting seasons to strengthen our faith.
True
I waited in prison before becoming a missionary because God changed my heart first.
Who is Paul?
Complete tonight's key statement:
"The waiting room is not where God has _________ you."
Forgotten
"Rest in the Lord and..."
"...wait patiently for Him."
Abraham and Sarah never doubted God's promise while they were waiting.
False