“Be still before the Lord and wait paitently for Him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways , when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refeain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.” Psalm 37:7-9
Picture a seed tucked deep in the soil. It waits—quietly, patiently—while rain and sun do their hidden work. No one can rush the sprout; it grows in its own season. In the same way, God calls us to “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him” (Psalm 37:7). Our joy doesn’t depend on how fast our circumstances change but on trusting the One who controls the seasons of our lives.
When the wicked seem to prosper, the psalm reminds us: “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil” (v. 8). The seed does not compete with the weeds; it simply grows toward the light. Likewise, the godly are secure because “those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land” (v. 9).
Jesus echoes this promise: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). Paul adds, “The fruit of the Spirit is joy” (Galatians 5:22)—a joy not shaken by others’ success or our own delay.
So, like the seed beneath the soil, wait in quiet trust. God is working beneath the surface of your life. Your season of growth—and your inheritance of joy—will surely come.
Reflection Verse: “Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” — Psalm 34:
Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the quiet assurance that You are at work even when I cannot see it. Teach me to wait patiently and rest in Your timing. Guard my heart from envy or worry when others seem to prosper, and help me keep my eyes fixed on You. Fill me with the unshakable joy that comes from Your Spirit and the confidence that my inheritance in You is secure. In Jesus’ name, Amen.