In a world that waits for nothing, Sacred Waiting helps readers learn to wait on God. David Timms challenges believers to be attentive to God as were the faithful from Noah to David, from Paul to John--and all the saints in between. He demonstrates that their best moments arose from God's timing, not their own. In the process he reveals deep, transforming truths for those who want to go deeper into their relationship with God. Grounded in the stories of Scripture and everyday illustrations, Sacred Waiting explores a vital yet often neglected or misunderstood spiritual discipline.
"I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my
cry." --Psalm 40:1
Waiting--the Key to Joy, Peace, and Abundance
No one likes to wait. Our irritation level rises in checkout lines,
train stations, restaurants, and doctors' offices. We don't have
time to waste. But Scripture constantly speaks of waiting: "Those
who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength" (Isaiah
40:31).
The good news is that waiting on God is much more than watching the
clock. Waiting plays a vital role in our spiritual formation as we
draw closer to the Lord and respond to His leading. Challenging
believers to rediscover this lost spiritual discipline, pastor and
Bible professor David Timms reveals the hidden treasures of waiting
on God--the peace and joy of being with Him.
The heroes of the faith all waited on God. And just like Abraham,
Moses, and David, you'll find that your best moments arise from
God's timing, not your own. Every covenant God made came at the end
of a season of waiting. God's rewards wait for you when you learn
to practice Sacred Waiting.
David Tims teaches New Testament and Theology and chairs the Graduate Ministry Department at Hope International University in Fullerton, California. Australian by birth, David has been a church planter, pastor, and trainer of pastors for twenty-five years. His first book on spiritual formation, Living the Lord's Prayer, received glowing reviews. He publishes an e-zine, In Hop, that shares his reflections on Christian leadership and growth. He and his wife, Kim, have three sons and live in Fullerton, California.