Wait for It (Bartlett Campus - Message Only) 7.5.26

This powerful message invites us into a profound exploration of what it means to wait on the Lord with courage and active faith. Drawing from Psalm 27:14 and James 1:2-4, we discover that waiting isn't wasted time but rather God's workshop where we are shaped, molded, and prepared for what lies ahead. Through the lens of the musical Hamilton, we're challenged to examine two contrasting approaches to waiting: Hamilton's impulsive rushing forward and Aaron Burr's fearful hesitation. Yet Scripture offers us a third way—waiting that is rooted not in fear or impatience, but in trust. This isn't passive sitting around; it's active obedience, continued worship, persistent prayer, and faithful service while God works behind the scenes. We're reminded that biblical heroes like Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and even Jesus experienced profound seasons of waiting. The message confronts our modern struggle with immediacy in a culture that demands instant answers and quick results. Most importantly, we're called to embrace the present moment, to be fully present with God and with one another, rather than losing ourselves in regrets about the past or anxieties about the future. This waiting produces perseverance, maturity, and completeness in our character.