Still Waiting On God? His Delay by Design
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- What if God is using the delays in your life for a greater purpose?
Like the trials faced by Joseph, David, and Daniel, delays will refine the purity of your desires, and help you to lean into God's promises as the source of your hope.These delays, as challenging as they may seem, play a crucial role in building the character necessary to fulfill God's promises.
In this episode of the Conversations podcast, join John and guest Arden Bevere as they discuss practical insights on navigating the waiting season, guarding your heart against discouragement and despair, and anchoring yourself in the promises of God.
Tune in to be equipped to lean into God's unwavering promises and to learn how to embrace God's work in your life as you wait for them to come to pass!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Teaser
0:23 - Introduction
1:38 - Delay By Design
11:50 - What Is Endurance?
15:54 - 3 Things You Should Not Do
23:32 - Final Thoughts
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*hey, you. whoever’s reading this, this is your sign. everything’s gonna be okay. you did not come this far to give up. I believe in you ❤*
Thank you.may god bless you and I believe in you.❤
Amen 🙏🏽
@@lesliejane4748vv
Thank you 😢😊
I've been praying to ve closer to God and Jesus. I had a hard life as a child, and struggled with why. It made me angry and I almost destroyed myself. I've always knew I was different than those I was around. I knew pain, fear, and evil. I lost my innocence very early. My grandma was who briefly introduced me to God. Which I was young. I tried to unalive myself many times bc I wanted to escape the situation I was going through. I know that the only reason i am here is bc of God. I've always had an extreme level of empathy for others. Even very early in life. I pray a lot, but I still feel not enough. Idk if I do it right. I pray in my head, and talk to God and Jesus like they are there with me. I have been asking to be closer to my God my Father. I don't feel close enough. I also been wondering how to know if God is talking to me, and what is his purpose for me? I try to figure out my purpose in life. I've had a feeling what it is but then it scares me bc idk if I'm able to do what I feel he may want me to do. I know I wouldn't be who I am today if not for all the bad that happened to me. So I feel like that all that happened bc God needed me to be who I was always meant to be. I couldn't imagine not caring deeply for humanity. I feel like I was meant to see this bc I've been discouraged.
I’ve been waiting for God to give us children for 12 years. This message blessed me! Delayed by design!
May God bless you and fulfill the desire of your heart x
I have been waiting for a spouse for 26 years! I am turning 50 next year! I am not sure If I am waiting anymore or not.
Please google Wendy Griffith testimony, CBN reporter, się married at 54
Delay in time of sickness? Hardly bearable. It's 5 years since my son got sick and he's still fighting. It's always easy to believe in God when you are happy and healthy, but to have faith and believe in God's timing, when it seems all lost and dark, that's hard. We STILL believe in him, his love, his perfect timing and his best way for Josua. ❤
It can be so hard in times of grief and heartache too. I have a very different situation, but I can only empathize w/ how hard it would be to have to watch your suffering child for 5 years and counting. God bless you.
@@saintejeannedarc9460I came here to reply to the main comment & was pleasantly surprised to see your name! Happy New Year to you!
I can't imagine how hard it is to see a child suffer, I pray for healing for your son & endurance as well as peace for your entire family. I do understand, however, how hard it is to endure delays while unhealthy. I have had continued health issues over the years, some resolve only for a new one to pop up, & I'm in a particularly difficult season of physical suffering right now. May we both continue to run the race, & keep our thoughts full of God's word & truth, not believing the discouraging lies of the enemy that pull us into despair.
@@KellyLamb Hi Kelly, good to see you too. Ah yes, ongoing health problems. Some of us are just destined to endure that type of thing. From what I could tell of channel updates, you're still very solid w/ your faithful husband. Maybe someday I'll have that again soon. I kind of doubt it. My 10 year ended in a horrible way. Happy new year.
Praying for you both 🙏🏾 As I reflect on my own health/grief, I am reminded of The Chosen. When little Matthew asks Jesus, “Why haven’t you healed me?” And Jesus replies, “That fact that you still serve me in spite of your ailment will be more of a testimony. How much does God trust YOU to allow you to endure this suffering & you still give Him Glory!” 13 years after losing my oldest child, this has brought me healing. I am so trusted by God and that is enough for me.
I'm in awe of how timely this word is in my life. Almost five years ago God called me to leave my career, stay home full time with my family, and....write a book. I had to walk through fire to obey that call, but God helped me do it and I finished it in less than a year. I was so excited to get it out there, but despite the fact that God said it would be published, no one picked it up. I entered the delay just as Covid was hitting and when I cried out to God about it He said, "when Covid is over, I will bring you a publisher." During that time, God has refined me and healed me more than I ever thought possible. Then, just a month ago I got Covid for the first time. Then I got it again, within a month! That was the most blessed sickness I've ever had. He used that time to help me cross over into my own personal promised land as I learned deep stillness and rest in Him. Just as I was fully recovering, God spoke to my heart "Remember that book? Release it as a podcast." It hit me, after Covid meant after my Covid (after we got rid of masks and everything I was like where is my publisher God? I didn't understand, but by His grace I held on), and this word He gave me will be released in a way I would never have thought of myself. Wow! God's ways are so much higher than mine! I can attest to everything you've said, down to Psalm 37:3-7. He's brought me back to that again and again throughout my wilderness of waiting, and I have come to be so grateful for it. There is refining in the waiting and it is so worth it. Hold onto those promises brothers and sisters! John and Arden, thank you for this timely, Spirit-filled word. May it be multiplied and bless many in Jesus's name!
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I cannot tell you how much I needed to read your comment just now! 😭🙌🏻
I'd love to listen to your podcast! ❤ let me know how I can do that..thank you 😊
Thank you so much!
Agreed!
Would love to listen to your podcast 😊🙏🏻
I'm 40 years old and Single ...I'm tired of waiting😢 but I Trust GOD ❤ that HE answers my PRAYER
Waiting is not easy....may your lips be blessed with a testimony
I'm 43 and single. Waiting but willing to ask women out. Asked a few out but been rejected. They're either not interested or already in a relationship.
I will pray for you all , this can be so painful, no judgement on your singlehood but having to wait that long can so frustrating I can't even imagine
I've prayed for all you, and I ask for prayer too. 56 and single after 10 yrs, this last year. I still need a lot of healing, as it ended w/ cheating and a huge litany of lies and deceptions, that I'm still finding out a year later. I love God, and I've prayed so often for release and healing. God bless you all.
Singleness is hard especially when everyone around is getting married.
The lord gave me a word a few days ago for Christian singles during the holidays.
It’s up on my channel. I normally don’t do this but I really do believe God gave me that word to encourage singles.
Praying for you sis!
Those who hope in the Lord will not be put to shame. ❤
God see's the tears of a mother I had a word from the lord that said i would be married that was 24 year still waiting . i separated in 2021 divorced in 2006. but in 2008 my ex died those first 8 years i was not free to marry . Then life happens early in my marriage we lost our first born son.after my ex died my daughter left her two year old son with me to raise his 18 now. In 2020 my daughter died she was 32 years old. God see's the tears of a mother I knew that no matter what I had to keep praising the lord through it all because in that secret place is were he held my tears still waiting and trusting the Lord because he is his word
If waiting on God is by design, then it's not a delay. God's timing is always perfect.
I’ve been delayed 24 years - stuck on an antipsychotic medication for Aspergers.
My love for God is almost extinguished. I tried coming off a handful of times and the side effects were awful.
I think many people are soon to be Joseph’s. They may not have suffered outwardly like Joseph, but inward struggle is worse. Really.
A man’s spirit will sustain him in his infirmity - but a wounded spirit -
“who can bear?”
-proverbs
Blessed are those who have had wounded spirits for 5-10+ years - and “yet still believe.”(John 20:29)
Been waiting nearly 30 years for 1 promise, 19 years for another promise, almost 3 years for yet another. And yes, these are real promises from God and not my imagination.
What he said about suicide and this generation. Almost did the same while waiting for a spouse. So much brokenheartedness. God promised a spouse and it took years. I got disheartened so much. I thank Him for answering the prayer.
So God spoke promise to you about a spouse and then it took how long for Him to bring it to pass? Im going through something similar. Promise was made almost 3 years ago
Praise the Lord. God has promised me a spouse as well, but I'm still in the season of preparation. Please pray that I stay patient and keep trusting God's plan.
Very good 👍
How long did you have to wait?
This message is so timely. About a Week ago I took my exam and I failed. At first I ask God why. But upon hearing of this word, God really wanted to mold my character by delaying some of my dreams to recognize His sovereignty and greatness in my life . Thank you and God bless
I’ve been truthfully avoiding watching this video because most videos on godly waiting just make me so angry and I end up feeling less hopeful. Last night I was really struggling with doubt and I was trying my hardest to convince myself that Joseph experienced multiple disappointments and what I call “false starts” but God still manifested His promise in Joseph’s life. Just hearing the practical steps on how to wait well you and your son described really encouraged me to not faint or forget thanks for letting God use you.
That was me
Just yesteraday I was trying to explain a fear I had about next year… you said better: false
Starts. I likes that, the concept.
Love that your sons are equipped to just step in when Lisa isn't well. God is so good!
it's no joke, the trials are completely above us and overwhelming,, in it right now.
The part about Hannah being presented with an opportunity to settle and yet did not ? That got me ! Thanks so much for such a great message 💕
I am in a waiting season I know even if God won’t show up how I hope he’s gonna show up am still gonna chose to believe in him … and what I know I will come back and testify of his Goodness in my life 🙏🏻
I am so encouraged by this discussion. The Lord game me a promise in August 2011. To this day I’m still waiting for fulfilment. It’s been so hard, but my ultimate desire is to please Him
I definitely understand this delay. It’s been 10 years since the Lord said, a day will come when I will travel and speak to large crowds of people (to Evangelize). During these 10 years; other, smaller promises came true and I have been in training. He’s been preparing me, getting my heart right, training me to be a leader and to serve. His next promise & preparation is to move out of state for my next level of training. I don’t know yet when to move or where. I am believing it may be NC or TN. I believe this next level of training is to prepare me to Evangelize. Thank you for your Podcast. It is encouraging and it’s confirmation on my delay. It resonates with me. Some of what you say are great reminders for me. I have a habit of trying to figure out the map. God has reminded me to stop trying to figure it out. But instead, trust the compass. Scripture reminds me, “be still and know that I am God.” As far as journals, I have been journaling since I first started to hear God’s voice clearly and knew it was His voice. So I probably have about 15 journals. I go back and read them every now & then. I should probably do it more often.
HalleluYah, what a blessing & amazing reminder to finish the race & win the crown 👑 amen
You don’t understand how this episode truly blessed me and delivered me from my current situation. I’m so thankful God allowed me to come upon your channel. May God bless you in abundance!!!! ❤
How do you know what God has promised you? It’s not always clear where God is leading us. The compass guarantees the direction, not the outcome. We have to be careful to be clear about that. Some of us have a clear vision and others are called to simply walk by faith without a particular goal or outcome. I’ve often hoped to be encouraged when I don’t have a specific word or see a particular vision for my future and have felt that continuing faithful in the small things and seeking to know God and His Son Jesus Christ is the highest priority when a specific word is lacking. So is it wise to say that it’s best not to assume we have all received a specific word from God perhaps? I’d love to talk more about the other side of this conversation when one doesn’t feel the hey have a specific word from God but has hopes and dreams in general. Thank you for your continued ministry to the church, Bevere Family! I have been blessed by many of your teachings and conversations!
thank u for your comment. sometimes God requires faith before answering questions or guiding us. Not because He doesn't love us but He loves us so much, He wants us to grow & develop.
@@alexisbyrd5571 Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate this wisdom.
16:28 18:02 Amen it will be done in the Lords timing.
18:50 Don’t give up and don’t forget.
My brother has a terminal cancer diagnosis. We pray constantly for his healing. God can come through. We had many words to confirm healing. Waiting on the Lord to fulfil his promise.
This has been so encouraging, and has been food for soul, Last week, I was praying and almost crying to God over issues of delay and God let me to psalms 37:8 and my mind was blown. Watching and listening to you share the exact same scripture has really lifted my spirit, and I am grateful to God that I came across this channel.
Oh my, light bulb moment... Ouch! Fret=pride. Thank you Pappa John
I have had this kind of delay and the Lord has shown me again and again, that my story is like Joesph’s, David’s, Esther, Deborah, Dinah...I’m a woman still waiting, been thrown in dungeons and pits, sold out by literal brothers and family, forgotten by church and yet still served God...still waiting for my husband and my own family...homeless, slandered...forgotten by brothers and sisters in Christ...but I know somehow God will prove Faithful...just I’m not sure what to do now when this has happened by brothers and sisters in Christ...who don’t actually care about me? I don’t know what to do about that.
Hey Sis! Hang in there. You've been through so much already. Don't give up now and don't be bitter.
You're so so close to your miracle. Please do what Job did and intercede for those brothers and sisters in Christ.
After Jobs friends came and slandered him for all he had been through, God told them to go and ask Job to pray for them and when he did, they were forgiven and then God proceeded to bless Job.
Can you see the similarity?
You're going to have a breakthrough soon. Congratulations! 🎉👏🍾🥂🥳🥳
That was me. I got married last year to the man who God spoke that will be for me. I promise it gets BETTER!!!
I've always felt like I was thrown into a dungeon like Joseph too. I was betrayed by my own father and then husband. It's all been too much, but Jesus shines brightest when people let you down -- and that is a guarantee that they will. Keep your eyes on the only one who is perfect!
In my experience worry comes not from believing that one is in control, but rather from the painful awareness that you are *not* in control. Of course, if we were in control of our own lives we'd have far more to worry about.
Encouraged. Thank you, Bevere family. I'm going through the waiting season and its been so 8 months and counting. Got a 3 month contract from a huge retail company with the hope that it would be renewed, but it wasn't. So the valley walk continues. It's such a battle as I'm a single parent to my son and it challenging. But, I'm trying, holding on, remembering, reading, meditating on HIs Word, and my faith is small and the voices come and the dark cloud thoughts come...but God has been faithful.
A timely word, this teaching edified my spirit. God bless!
Romans 10:17
“ So then faith comes by hearing the word of God”.
Remembering God's faithfulness releases confidence into the present.
Yes, remember what God told you.
God keeps reminding me in dreams of what he promised me.. exactly when I feel doubtful again.
I am praying for Lisa and hope she gets well soon. John thank you for The Bait of Satan. My life has been changed from the inside out from the book. I've have anger and bitterness. My buddy Wesley recommended The Bait of Satan and I picked up a copy. I read it and God spoke to me. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and I had surgery called the Dorsal Rhizotomy and it was supposed to help me walk without anything but independent without the use of braces. The surgery was supposed to get rid of the tightness but it didn't work. It left me in a wheelchair for four years. I've heard myself in my spirit that "I forgive Dr. Moss. I love him." I wrote a book about my experiences and there's a part two of the book about my surgery.
I keep watching this video every night because I want God’s will to be done in my life
I'm waiting on God for a job as I transition from the military. Today, I feel frustrated, uncomfortable, and friction. I had a play to get ahead so I wouldn't be in a tight jam financial. None of those plans has happened. I now feel like God is ignoring me. I now feel like I retired too soon. But I also feel like God told me to retire. I just want my dreams to come true.
It's patience He provides. A good thing from the wise work of God, and the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Such good reminders! You said God tested Hannah to see what she would do, I believe God tested her so she would know what she would do. God already knows what we're going to do. Thank the Lord he guides us in the right direction!
It takes only one encounter to fuel you for endurance and fulfilment of the purpose that God has created for your life. Faith is the only key to open all the doors of blessings God has freely given on the other side.
For me it’s discerning whether I’m being led to wait or whether being led to not take that venture at all
My exgirlfriend introduced me to John Bevere. I immediately got hooked. I have not been the same again and i love it.
For someone who has been battling severe anxiety and panic attacks for 6 months.. this came exactly on time. It’s very hard to keep having faith when you’re on delay. But today, I want to change my attitude even tho I’m scared I will never truly get better😔
I am suffering from depression and I understand your situation. I know how hard life can be and how scary. Do not lose hope 💗✝️ I am suffering from depression over 7 years, 4 years with Jesus. There is a reason why we have to experience this and we will come out of it stronger. After that we will be a great testimony for others. May god strenghten you ❤️
@@lovehopefaith8002 thank you for your kind words! I also hope that at the end of this, we will be able to help others with our testimony! I will pray for you🙏🏻
Also, please don't let their words about anxiety and fear comes from pride. They are incorrect on this and being callous, not thinking that it's the devil bringing affliction to people. Anxiety disorders are illness. They are a high adrenaline, physical state that is a torment. It comes from trauma and illness. Do not let any additional burden be put on you, like guilt, which is so often a close cousin of this w/ depression.
You seem to have such a great family, John. I think you must be a great father.
Wow!! I just sat and wrote down word for word on this teaching! God has spoken over me more than once. Thank you for the reminders of guarding my heart! To not complain!!!!
Such a timely word❤️
I have had a dream 24 years ago which I am still waiting to see the final part much of the dream was about me which has been fulfilled but the end is still yet to come ......... it is so close I sense it in my Spirit it feels excruciating but I am hopeful ☺️
I am so glad this podcast came out when it did! Which could only be a God thing. I am believing for my firstborn and have received a Word from the Lord that He will be conceived soon. And every though it’s only a couple of weeks before I can test and see. It can sometimes feel like years as the days go by. I love how you back up your points with multiple scriptures and Bible stories. This podcast has really hit Home for me. Thank you.
🙏🏾 praying for your child to be delivered in particular blessing of full health
Dear God, I have been patient. Please, please let it be my time.
This podcast is going to touch many lives!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥We thank God for giving you the wisdom to speak about topics that really bring so much enlightenment!🥺🔥
Thank you. I love God’s Word.
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper- it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.”
Psalms 37:7-9 NLT
Sometimes your desires or dreams don't come at all ☹ 33 years later, still waiting...not exactly young anymore
Sometimes it’s just to have a great character. It’s weird, God can’t make you a good person and give you your desires if that makes sense. Nobody will ever be perfect. So if you want one thing you will always sacrifice the other thing
*I' m Brazilian, and this video helped me a lot, I'm in this season and this video showed me exactly what to do. Thank you so much for sharing*
This was so good...thank you Bevere family...for your love, dedication, and faithfulness to God and His other children...🤍
I saw a vision in 2013, I am waiting on the Lord for that. Beautiful message. God bless you.
I listen to John Bevere great teaching s
I have experienced this delay in my life for 25 years!
I can see it on the horizon!
I have had to grown into my Father's plan for my life❤
You’re son is really good. I like his voice and sincerity. You did a wonderful job in raising him in the Lord. Blessings to you all. Big things are coming for him.
Thank you John and Arden. Truly blessed by the podcast. My takeaway from this: Do not fret, do not faint and do not forget.
Awesome 😎
I see now why my season in the wilderness the last 6 years of my suffering and trials were necessary along with the dreams I had recently from God. It all makes sense that growth was necessary. John, your explanation of Joseph and Daniel explains why God gave me the dreams telling me I would be married on day and why I kept remembering it even though I am 27 years old and see the delay in my life.
I've been born again since I was 12 and now I'm 51. I read multiple books by John. It is amazing that such a simple truth has revolutionized my life. Thank you!
Joseph didn’t forget God’s promises to him and doesn’t become bitter when other people have dreams. That’s so good. Thank you for adding another layer of understanding for me. ❤
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My greatest hope and something God has kept on my heart has been delayed for 30 years now. But how do you hold on to God’s promise, when He hasn’t actually promised it will even happen. I keep praying, but God has only ever been silent on it. I wish He would come out and say an absolute no, if its a no. My heart is beyond sick with this, but I will gladly wait another 30 years while praising Him everyday if I knew if would definitely happen some day.
That compass analogy is a good one. Like our Lord Jesus Christ said “ those born of spirit are moved by a wind they can’t see”.
"Person is proud when they fret or worry."
Thanks for this message. It strikes to me the most.
Thank you for this conversation. It was packed with such treasured nuggets from God's Word, I receive this Word - God is faithful, I will trust Him and stay my heart on Him continually until the fulfillment of every promise from Abba 🙏🏻
Hello Bevere Family ! I must say that every time I listen to your videos , I learn something new or I am taught something on a deeper level. Thank you and God bless you all for your commitment to being messengers for this time . To God be the glory for your ministry ! 🙌🏾
Accidentally this video came up in my youtube homepage. Thank you for this reminder. I know God always has the perfect plan for me. His delay by design
This has been such a blessing🙏🏾 thank you and God bless you!
I just so tired of waiting. It has been 40 heartbreaking years and no end in sight. At this point, what’s the point? I barely have many healthy years left to enjoy what most experience when they are young and get for decades. It is so discouraging. I beg God for mercy and relief every day.
Fall in love with God again. Seek him and he will draw close to you.
So good! Thank you
Thank you!! I needed to hear this today❤
BRANDON. This is so beautiful. It is so pure and represents childlike faith and the simple desire we all share through our worship and praise: to put a smile on God’s face. This has blessed me more than you could ever know.
Amen 🙏 I needed this ❤ I was very upset of waiting ❤
Thank you gentlemen! A timely message. I didn’t listen right away, but the Lord put it in my heart to do so and thus, here I Am. And here I AM is too! Blessings to the Beveres and all you do for so many! 🙏❤️👑🙌
This is soooooooooo good thank God for you guys 👏🏾
Thank you so much for this,this was truely a blessing!
Needed this!! TRuly felt like God spoke through yall both directly to me! God Bless!
I REALLY really needed this reminder....thank you!!! ❤
Love you guys so much, may God continue to bless you!
Wow! This is a word in due season for me. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this, truly appreciate 😊
Thank you, very timely!
This is such a needed message. Thank you!!
Thak you needed to hear this
The timing of this in my life is spot on. Glad God spoke through y’all and helped put this out there. Thank you
Thank you for your encouragement ❤
Powerful! Thanks . Learned a lot! God Bless you all!
I have been waiting and really trusting god for a dream Job position in the Funeral Industry. I have tried my own way but I have to wait on gods timing I know god will full fill this promise to me
This is such a powerful message. Thank you!!!!
Probably one of my favorite podcasts so far. This word was so needed and I am thankful I get to glean and obtain the wisdom shared here.
Thank you! Awesome word! 🔥
First time listener. This word was right on time
This message has changed everything for us. Thank you so much!
Great revelation on The Word of God! Thank you for the encouragement!!
That was really helpful!! Thank you.
Just what I needed 😢 Thank you
Thankyou for spreading the word 🙏
Arden is such a great speaker! Very good to hear both of you
this message was absolutely amazing! and i forsure needed it! Thank you!
This has been amazing! God used you both in this episode, for where I am in my walk ❤ Thank you!!!
I really need this. David’s hope was deferred 12 years? Mine has been deferred for 40 years. My heart feels very sick. I’m praying for relief every day.
I'm blessed. Thank you so much John & Arden 🙏