Waiting on the Lord (Part 1)

As we begin 2026, God is inviting us as a church to pause, fast, and wait, not out of delay or idleness, but as a posture of preparation and dependence on Him. Fasting awakens our hunger for God and reminds us that true satisfaction comes from Him alone, not from comfort or self-sufficiency. Waiting is not passive. It is abiding, remaining in position with expectation, allowing God to shape our hearts, renew our strength, and align our will with His.

This pattern is seen throughout Scripture. Moses spent forty years in the wilderness tending sheep before God revealed Himself in the burning bush. The fire was already there, but Moses had to choose to turn aside, pause, and notice. Similarly, before Pentecost, the disciples waited in Jerusalem, abiding in Christ, before receiving the Holy Spirit and being empowered for mission.

Waiting trains us to recognize God’s presence in ordinary moments, to trust His timing, and to be filled with His Spirit. Like Moses and the disciples, our waiting gives way to encounter, empowerment, and new seasons of purpose. This year, God calls us to create space for Him, to fast, to hunger, to abide, and to turn aside long enough to see the fire that is already burning among us.