Waiting on God During Affliction -24MAY26

Message Title: "Waiting on God During Affliction" Speaker: Pastor Brian Stockert Key Text: “The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young." -Lamentations 3:25-27 | Supporting Scriptures: James 4:17 -The Character of God: All three verses begin with the Hebrew word for "good." Even after the destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah testifies that God's goodness remains steadfast. His promise is directed toward those who wait for Him and seek Him - a reminder that God's faithfulness endures when everything around us feels like it's falling apart. -The Discipline of Waiting: To "wait peacefully" means surrendering the need to control the outcome and trusting God's timing fir salvation. Waiting is not passive - it develops character and hope, shifting our focus from the pain to the Provider. It is a quiet confidence rooted in who God is. -The Subtle Trap of Inaction: James 4:17 warns that the greatest danger for believers is often not active rebellion, but neglect. How many are "lost" simply by inaction? Waiting on God does not mean doing nothing - it means actively trusting while remaining obedient. -The Benefit of the Yoke: Bearing the yoke in youth is spiritual training that prepares us for future service and deeper trust. Dealing with God's discipline early - through immediate repentance - prevents compounded hurt and fosters long-term spiritual maturity. Application: 1) Hope: When current days are dark, recall God's past faithfulness. He has carried you before, and He will carry you again. Let the memory of His goodness anchor your hope for what lies ahead. 2) Patience: Practice silent reflection to combat our "instant culture." Set aside time this week to sit quietly before God - not asking, not planning - just waiting in His presence and letting Him speak. 3) Perspective: View trials as medicine from the Great Physician. The yoke may feel heavy now, but it leads to healing, growth, and a deeper walk with God. Trust that His purposes are good, even when the process is painful. #hopecrossing (CCLI 21971937 / Streaming 21971944)