Grove Hill Church Peace in the Waiting - The Missing Peace
In this sermon, Ridley Barron preached about the beauty of waiting and God's perfect timing. He delved into the significance of the biblical texts, highlighted through historical events like the Pax Romana and the widespread use of Greek. Barron reflected on the struggles and growth that come with waiting, using examples from biblical figures such as Abraham, Joseph, and the woman with the issue of blood. Emphasizing that delays are often part of God's divine plan, he related these lessons to our modern impatience and the importance of trusting God's process. Encouraging personal reflection, Barron underscored the uniqueness of Christianity, where God pursues humanity, as demonstrated by the meticulously timed birth of Jesus—a moment surrounded by over 300 prophecies. The sermon concludes with an invitation for deeper faith and trust in God's ongoing work, even during times of perceived silence.
Timestamps:
00:00 Questioning God's presence and intentions while waiting.
05:06 The sign of Emmanuel and waiting explained.
08:54 Exploring Bible answers hidden within scripture.
09:47 God's timing: Sent Jesus for our adoption.
15:33 Greek enabled widespread Old Testament understanding.
18:42 Conquests dispersed Jews, spreading their religious influence.
22:48 Miraculous healing after years of faithful waiting.
25:43 Patience in faith; God's timing is perfect.
27:59 Jesus fulfilled prophecies; improbable odds calculated.
30:21 God waits for you to choose Him.
34:39 Trusting and waiting on God is difficult.