Breakthrough

The Power in Waiting for a Miracle

Have you ever found yourself in a season where the circumstances look impossible, the silence from heaven feels deafening, and you are simply waiting... waiting for the breakthrough? We all have.

The time between the promise and the manifestation is often the hardest part of the journey. It's in this waiting room of life that our faith is truly refined. But the Bible assures us that waiting is not a passive act of surrender; it is an active posture of hope and preparation.

The Biblical Weight of Waiting

In the Bible, "waiting on the Lord" means far more than just "killing time." The Hebrew word often translated as "wait" is qavah, which means "to bind together," "to look eagerly," or "to hope." It is a concept of being bound to God—like a rope twisted tightly—while eagerly anticipating His move.

1. Waiting is a Source of Strength

The most famous promise about waiting is found in Isaiah:

“but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)

The miracle of breakthrough often requires supernatural endurance. When we wait on Him, we are not running on our own depleted reserves, but on His endless, renewing power. Our strength is exchanged for His.

2. Waiting is an Act of Faith

Think of Abraham and Sarah. They waited decades for the miracle child, Isaac. The promise was given, and then there was a long, silent stretch of barrenness. Yet, Scripture notes:

“No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” — Romans 4:20-21 (ESV)

Waiting is the proving ground where we demonstrate that we believe God is faithful, even when the evidence is nowhere in sight. It is faith in the unseen.

3. Waiting Prepares Us for the Miracle

Sometimes, the delay isn't a denial; it's Divine Timing. Jesus’ friend, Lazarus, was sick, and Jesus waited four days before arriving. By the world's standards, He was too late. But Jesus’ wait prepared the ground for a greater miracle—not just healing, but a full-blown resurrection that brought greater glory to God (John 11).

The delay ensures that when the breakthrough finally arrives, there is no doubt about who performed the miracle. It builds a testimony that only God could have orchestrated.

Three Ways to Actively Wait

If waiting is active, what should we be doing while we hold onto the promise?

1. Anchor Yourself in the Word: Read and pray the specific promises God has given you. The Word of God is the unbreakable anchor for your soul in the storm of waiting.

2. Practice Gratitude: Shift your focus from the lack to the blessings you already have. Gratitude is the greatest weapon against the discouragement of delayed hope.

3. Worship in Advance: Don't wait until the miracle appears to offer your praise. Worship is a declaration that the breakthrough is already a settled fact in the spiritual realm. Offer your breakthrough worship before the breakthrough occurs.

Your Breakthrough is Coming

If you are currently in a valley of waiting, take heart. The period of waiting is not wasted time; it is formation time. God is using the wait to mature your character, deepen your trust, and prepare you to steward the miracle He is about to release.

Hold fast to your hope. Your breakthrough is on the way!