Human Response 769: Rest and Wait

Psalm 37:7-8 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Our response to worldly enemies and earthly troubles is to leave it all in God’s hands and trust Him to take care of it. Rest in the Lord, and find in Him comfort, safety, security, and quiet peace. Rest is a gift of God and a blessing that comes from the powerful love of God in Christ. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest [Matthew 11:28].” After struggling with many issues during the day it is refreshing to come to Jesus and rest in Him.

While we trust and rest, we wait patiently for Him. Waiting involves believing that the Lord hears our prayers, sees our struggles, and is working out the solutions in His time and way. We wait patiently, but also expectantly, watching for God’s answers. We do not take our eyes off of Him.

And we do not fret, worry, or stew while waiting in faith. God is faithful and promises rest, comfort, peace, and hope. It is amazing, but true: we can cease from anger and let go of wrath. Trust His justice, mercy, and timing. Resting in the Lord is an effective way to control anger issues.