Isaiah 26:8 Yes Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you.

Walking and waiting. I love that.  So often when people think of waiting on the Lord they think of waiting passively or even helplessly, but I don’t think that is ever what the Lord has in mind.  While we wait, we keep doing what we know to be doing. While we wait, we keep moving forward.  While we wait, we walk in the truth we have.  While we wait…we just keep walking.

I read somewhere recently that one of the Hebrew words that is often translated as “rest” can also be translated as “taking a liesurely walk.”  Isn’t that interesting?  Adam walked with the Lord in the cool of the day.  Enoch walked with God.  Many through the ages have walked with God.  And as we wait for Him - we can walk with Him too.  

I love that simple picture.  Leisurely strolling with Him.  Being with Him.  Moving on with Him.  Hmm…makes waiting seem almost pleasant.  Perhaps that is the idea? 

Lord, Thank You for the truth You’ve revealed to my heart and for the partnership You’ve called me into. Jesus, as I wait, I want to keep walking with You - I want to keep moving in Your ways.  Yes, Lord, walking in the way of Your laws, I wait for you!