Midweek Teaching - Faithful While You Wait
Waiting is one of the hardest parts of the Christian walk — and Pastor Milton Bunting meets us right there in that struggle. In this message from Ebenezer Baptist Church, Pastor Bunting speaks with honesty and warmth to everyone who has prayed faithfully, done everything right, and still found themselves wondering why God hasn't moved yet. If you've ever felt worn down by unanswered prayer, this message is for you.
Drawing from Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14, and Galatians 6:9, Pastor Bunting reminds us that God's silence is not God's absence, and that the waiting period does not cancel the promise. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, the words of David, and the encouragement of Paul, he builds a case that faithfulness during the wait is itself an act of courage — and that God is often preparing us just as much as He is preparing the blessing.
Pastor Bunting's three main points for remaining faithful while you wait:
1. Don't let the waiting make you give up on God — waiting requires courage, God has not forgotten you, you don't have to understand everything to trust Him, and you must never make permanent decisions based on temporary frustration.
2. Keep doing what is right while you wait — don't grow weary in doing good, because at just the right time, you will reap a harvest of blessing if you do not give up.
3. Let God renew your strength while you wait — ask Him not only to change your situation, but to strengthen you while you're in it, through daily prayer, through His Word, and through the company of fellow believers who can keep you connected to Christ.
The takeaway tonight is simple but powerful: everybody gets tired, but staying connected to God through the season is what carries you through it. Don't just ask God to move the mountain — ask Him to build your strength while you stand in front of it.
📖 Scripture Reference: Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 27:14; Galatians 6:9
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