2 Chronicles 15, He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's 17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.'"

As we continue fighting to deliver souls from the dark valleys, I am paused by the continued presence of the Spirit of God. In the last 2 months, I have been cautioned to watch and wait on the Lord. Many times I wait patiently looking for a sign of hope for the people of God. Today I must ask myself, have I given my trust onto the Lord? We sometimes become so in love with the work of God that we forget to be intimate with God and what His word says. We run to the battlefield crying charge, charge! We approach the frontline only to realize that we left the word of God far behind us.

In this devotional message, I would like to share my experience in waiting for God. So many things have gone wrong in our preparation for the Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach to the poor. Most recently one of my sponsors was unable to keep their commitment for support. At the same time another resource pulled their commitment. What could happen next? It seems some cities are enforcing their ordinances that restrict how the church serves the poor. I could get upset, protest or march till I drop, but that would not be trusting in God. I know I must stay out of the way when the battle is not my own to fight. My heart is heavy that things have become so challenging and unbelievably complicated.

In looking back two years ago the same thing happened to the ministry of Purple Ark. At that time I was not putting my full trust in the Lord. I wanted to fix the problem myself. I felt I had to do something. This year I am full of faith that God is in control of His creation, “ Watch and wait I say”! I am not going to get in God's way this time”. I have chosen to keep my eyes on the prize and not get distracted.

In waiting for God, you have to understand that what you want and what God wants is two different things. I believe that there is going to be a supernatural movement that will change what is out of order. Correction will come like a rain to dry land, watch and wait. “I once told a good friend to stay away from the front door of the church”. With a light gesture of humor, I said to her,” you don't want to get in God's way of the pathway of His correction. When we continue to hurt the souls that we are suppose to love and care for, it will eventually bring us into judgment. At some point we run out of time and the opportunity to get right will disappear like dust in a north wind.

Poetic Prayer: The End of the Stream

Oh Father, I have chosen to wait as you prune your garden. Your will is perfect and blessed with beauty. When shall I smell the fragrance of blossoms that gleam upon the shifting of life? I am moved by the waving gesture of my Father's hand.

I am safe behind the tail of my Father's garment; I am waiting and watching for the perfect moment. It is the eclipse of streaming colors that I will wait to see. I will leap upon the shoulders of angels and cry tears of joy into the sea. I say to the wind of evil that blows against me, just wait until my Father comes……

In Jesus Name

Amen