2 Chronicles 16:9 
 ‘The eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.’
 DAILY READING      John 6:22-59; 1 Chronicles 24; Zechariah10
Aimee Semple McPherson is one of the greatest female preachers who ever lived. This celebrated evangelist, born in the late 19th century was the only child of her parents. When she was 17 years old and still in high school, she attended a revival service where she accepted The Lord. Aimee desired to seek God further. She was glad when one weekend, while on a visit to a group of Christian friends, heavy snow began to fall and she couldn’t go home for some days. Grounded by the heavy snowing, she used the time rather to wait upon The Lord and to seek His face in prayer. And in those few days of waiting upon The Lord her life was totally revolutionized. She received the baptism of The Holy Ghost and the call to ministry.

She would begin to lead revivalist meetings, drawing large crowds in tents, concert halls and sports arenas. She witnessed thousands saved and healed during her evangelistic meetings. She built the Angelus Temple in 1923, which was a 5,000-seat auditorium in an influential area of Los Angeles. She paved the way for other female evangelists during a time when women were not accepted in the pulpit. She also launched the first Christian radio station and established a Bible college. She eventually founded the Church of the Foursquare Gospel, which is flourishing worldwide today. 

It is remarkable that in just a few days of waiting upon The Lord when she was 17 years old, Aimee’s Life became changed forever.  

When Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem, He was telling them that that this was a means of experiencing His power. In waiting they would catch the wind of God’s Spirit and see mighty signs and wonders erupt. Signs and wonders follow them that believe. And we believe through spending time in The Word to seek God.  God is indeed a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.  The biblical stories of Abraham, Job, Hannah,Zechariah and Elizabeth are perfect examples of those who learned to  wait on the lord and got their reward.

Isaiah 40:31 says ‘But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.’

When we wait upon God we receive power and renewed strength to go forth and excel. 

When we wait upon The Lord health and healing is released to us and blessings abound in  our family.  

David was a poor shepherd boy who began to wait upon The Lord. Through waiting Upon The Lord his life was revolutionized.  

In 1 Samuel 16:1, referring to David, God said to Samuel ’I have found for myself a king’. And in Psalm 89:20 God said ‘I have found David my servant; with my Holy oil  have I anointed him.’

And 2 Chronicles 16:9 lets us know that ‘The eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.’ 

So God’s eyes are going through the earth, seeking for those who are seeking for Him more than anything else.  

God is searching for true worshippers in spirit and truth. 

The devil has deceived man and kept him so busy that man has forgotten the original reason for his creation. Man runs after money, houses, cars, etc, and has no time for his creator. 

But Jesus said in Luke 10:42  that one thing is needful, which is sitting at the feet of the master, and hearing His Word. It is when we seek first the kingdom of God that every other thing gets added to us. 

Let us therefore begin to take the time to wait upon God, knowing that He has not called the sons of Jacob to seek Him in vain. Indeed when we seek Him and find Him, there is a reward and our expectations are not cut short. 
PRAYER: Lord, please  grant me  the grace to wait upon You always. May I never be too busy to seek Your Presence. As I wait upon  You, let my strength be renewed to mount up with wings in this year of eagle’s flight in Jesus Name.   

QUOTE 

Until you cry out in the place of prayer certain things won’t happen

– WORDBITE 222. 

[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK FAITH CLASSICS] .