Craig Smith – It Is Worth the Wait, God Is Working

In this encouraging and hope-filled episode of Journey with Jesus, Pastor Craig Smith shares a powerful reminder for every season of delay and uncertainty: It is worth the wait—God is working. ⏳✨ When prayers seem unanswered and doors remain closed, it can be tempting to give up. But Craig Smith encourages us to trust in God’s perfect timing, knowing that behind the scenes, He is orchestrating something greater than we could imagine.

Craig dives into Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose,” and Isaiah 40:31, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength...” 📖 He reminds us that waiting on God is never wasted time—it's a time of preparation, refinement, and divine alignment. 🌿

Why Waiting Is Part of God's Plan:

✅ God’s Delays Are Not Denials – He’s always on time, even when we don’t understand it. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

✅ Waiting Builds Our Faith – Trust grows stronger in seasons of patience. (James 1:3-4)

✅ He’s Working Behind the Scenes – Even when we can’t see it, He’s moving. (Habakkuk 2:3)

✅ God Prepares Us for the Promise – Delay often means there’s more being done in us before the blessing comes. (Philippians 1:6)

How to Wait with Faith and Joy:

🙏 Pray Expectantly – Keep your heart open and hopeful. (Mark 11:24)

📖 Stand on God’s Word – Meditate on promises that speak to your season. (Psalm 27:14)

🙌 Praise in the Waiting – Worship shifts your focus from frustration to faith. (Acts 16:25-26)

🤝 Stay Connected – Lean on a community of faith for encouragement. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Join us for a deeply reassuring episode that will strengthen your patience and refresh your hope. 🙏 Craig Smith’s message—It is worth the wait, God is working—will inspire you to remain steadfast, trust God’s process, and believe that your breakthrough is on the way. 💖

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength...” – Isaiah 40:31 🕯️