GO CREATOR GO

WHAT TO DO IN THE WAIT

Episode Summary

When God gives you a vision, but it hasn’t come to pass, the waiting season can feel heavy. But every delay has a divine purpose. Let’s talk about how to endure while you wait.

Episode Notes

KEY SCRIPTURES::

• Habakkuk 2:2-3 – "Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come."
• Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Romans 4:3, Ephesians 5:16, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 18 & 21, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 11:1-6, Numbers 11, 1 Samuel 16, 1 Samuel 13:14, Matthew 22:14, 2 Timothy 2:20–22, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 11:29, Malachi 3:6, Ephesians 4:14, Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 40:31

1. Understanding God's Timing vs. Our Timeline———The difference between waiting on God and rushing ahead.

📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 – "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

• We often operate on human timelines, expecting immediate results, but God’s plans unfold in His perfect time.
• Example: Abraham and Sarah waited 25 years for Isaac (Genesis 21:1-2). God’s promise didn’t fail; it was fulfilled at the right time.
• Lesson: Instead of forcing things to happen, trust God's process. He sees the full picture.

2. How to Remain Faithful in the Waiting Season

📖 Psalm 27:14 – "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

• David was anointed king as a young shepherd but waited 15+ years before taking the throne (1 Samuel 16).
• In those years, he served, worshiped, and prepared, rather than becoming bitter about the delay.
• Lesson: Faithfulness in the wait prepares you for the weight of the blessing.

3. There’s A POWERFUL Testimony When Waiting On God

📖 Lamentations 3:25-26 – "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord."

• Testimony example: Someone who waited on God and saw His faithfulness, whether in ministry, business, or personal life.
• Often, when we look back, we see how God was aligning things perfectly behind the scenes.
• Lesson: What seems like a delay is often divine preparation.

4. Encouragement For Creatives Who Feel Stuck

📖 Colossians 3:23 – "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

• Stay prepared – Just because you’re waiting doesn’t mean you’re idle. Stay in prayer, refine your skills, and be ready when the door opens.
• Keep creating – Don't stop working on your craft, business, or ministry while you wait. What you do in the waiting will determine how you walk into the blessing.
• Lesson: Waiting is not wasted when you remain faithful in the process.

🔹 "God’s delays are never denials. Stay faithful, and your appointed time will come."

God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our expectations. He is working even when we can’t see it. Instead of asking ‘when,’ ask ‘what’—"What is God doing in me during this wait?" His timing is always perfect.When we trust Him in the waiting, we allow Him to shape us into the people who can handle the weight of the vision He’s given us. If you’re in a season of waiting, know this: God has not forgotten you. Every day you remain faithful, you are one step closer to your appointed time.

Waiting is hard. We live in a culture of instant results, but God operates on eternal timing. The waiting season isn't a punishment; it's a preparation.

Next time you're faced with waiting, instead of asking ‘when’, start asking ‘what’:
✨ What is God teaching me?
✨ What skills is He refining in me?
✨ What relationships is He developing for my future success?

The weight of the wait can feel heavy, but remember: God is working even when you can’t see it. Your faithfulness in this season is setting you up for a greater harvest in the next.

🙌 Keep trusting. Keep creating. Keep believing. Your appointed time will come!