Good morning. I’m writing this from a seat in the waiting area of Gate B13. I’ve just survived an hour-long early morning drive, a crowded shuttle, and the longest TSA line I’ve ever been in. Now, I’m waiting to board our flight. That won’t happen for another 75 minutes.
And none of that has bothered me. At all.
You see, all of that driving, waiting, and standing in line was necessary to get me where I’m going. Lines don’t matter when the destination is worth it.
Waiting is a natural part of life, and it’s a normal part of the spiritual life. That’s why we need to always ask ourselves if we’re waiting for the right things.
If we aren’t, it’s time to get out of line, so you don’t waste the wait (like those people who waited in the TSA pre-check line and weren’t actually pre-checked — yikes!).
UPDATE: Now I’m writing this in line at Starbucks. Again, worth the wait. Also, I’m one person closer because a lady in front of me decided to bail. Yay for me!
When we are headed in the right direction and to the right destination, the waiting actually serves as an anticipation builder. Because we know where we’re going is going to be worth it, we can see the lines as good things. Well, maybe good “bad” things.
Whether it’s revival, a turnaround, the return of Jesus, or a Grande Nitro Cold Brew to sip before boarding a flight to a great family vacation, keep expecting the good things that are coming, and you’ll find yourself breezing through the waiting.
