What Are You Waiting For?

The grocery store music became monotonous and slightly irritating. All I kept hearing clearly was the often-repeated refrain, “What are you waiting for?” Then I began to think maybe the Holy Spirit was speaking to me through that secular song. He’s done it before. God speaks in all kinds of ways, you know. I asked myself if I was waiting for something. And if so, what? Nothing came to mind. After what seemed a ridiculously long time, the song ended. Whew! Glad it was done.

Now, sitting here typing at my computer, I asked the Holy Spirit to show me what He’s trying to say. Then remember I’ve been asking the Lord for the past day or two what I should write about for my next blog post. And now I recall my previous post, “I Had a Dream,” where people formed a long line to receive prayer, wanting to be saved by Jesus.

I feel like the Holy Spirit is pleading with someone out there who is reading this post, and who also read my previous post. He’s saying, “Don’t put off making Jesus your Lord and Savior.” He’s serious. And I’m serious, too. You may not have another day to live on this earth. Don’t put off dealing with your eternal destiny. Your quality of life on this earth -- not just in the "sweet by and by" -- is also part of the eternal life God offers you.  

What are you waiting for?

Waiting until you’re “holy” enough? Waiting because you don’t want to think about eternity just yet? Afraid you couldn’t live a Christian life? Afraid you’d have to give up some things you enjoy in order to follow some rules?

Know this: He doesn’t offer rules. He offers friendship. Be honest and tell Jesus what you’re afraid of. He wants you to talk to Him. You’ll find He’s not harsh, hard, sharp or pressing, as the devil would like you to believe. The devil’s a liar and the father of all lies. It’s the devil who tries to keep you in the dark through fear and intimidation. The devil wants to control you through procrastination. Don’t let him do it!

Jesus is holding out His arms to welcome you to receive His forgiveness right now. I pray you will surrender your heart to Jesus’ love. He’s kind. Listen to what He said about Himself in Matthew 11:28 – 29: “Come to Me, all you who are labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My Yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (New King James version of the Bible)

Don’t be afraid to let Him love you; don’t be afraid to love Him back. He wants you to know Him, and He wants to be part of your life. The Holy Spirit is gently pleading with you now to say “Yes” to the freedom He offers. Only then can you truly live! When you love someone, you want to please them, right? In a loving relationship, you don’t say to someone, “You have to tell me three times a day that you love me.” Jesus is wonderful!

Don’t delay – choose Jesus today! What do you say? Turn your heart toward HOME.

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“What are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for?

Are you waiting on a lightning strike?
Are you waiting for the perfect night?
Are you waiting 'til the time is right?
What are you waiting for?
Don't you wanna learn to deal with fear?
Don't you wanna take the wheel and steer?
Don't you wait another minute here.
What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

You gotta go and reach for the top
Believe in every dream that you got
You're only living once so tell me
What are you, what are you waiting for?
You know you gotta give it your all
And don't you be afraid if you fall
You're only living once so tell me
What are you, what are you waiting for?

Are you waiting for the right excuse?
Are you waiting for a sign to choose?
While you're waiting it's the time you lose
What are you waiting for?
Don't you wanna spread your wings and fly?
Don't you really wanna live your life?
Don't you wanna love before you die?
What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

You gotta go and reach for the top
Believe in every dream that you got
You're only living once so tell me
What are you, what are you waiting for?
You know you gotta give it your all
And don't you be afraid if you fall
You're only living once so tell me
What are you, what are you waiting for?

Tell me what you're waiting for
Show me what you're aiming for
Whatcha going to save it for?
So whatcha really waiting for?

Everybody's gonna make mistakes
But everybody's got a choice to make
Everybody needs a leap of faith
When are you taking yours?

What are you waiting for?”

(Written by Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Gordon Sran • Copyright © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc) From Google Play Music.

I’d love to hear from you. Have you taken the leap of faith and put your trust in Jesus to be saved? Write and tell me about it: elainesplace4@verizon.net. There's a reason I heard that grocery store song. And it's you.

Note: the song is slightly abbreviated because of repetition. 

Copyright © 2016 Elaine Beachy