There we were, having stood in line for 25 minutes already, and it was our turn to go next… then they left. We were the next in line to meet Winnie-the-Pooh and Eeyore, but it was their time for a break. Arg!
(Warning: Spoiler – In reality, its only a 4-5 minute break because it’s a different team coming out to the meet and greet. Sorry if that spoiled any of the magic for you!)
So we kept our place in line and waited. But then we heard rumors that Tigger might be coming out too!
Now, just to be clear; Tigger is one of my all-time favorite characters and when people tease me about having all manner of Tigger memorabilia blanketing my office I simply remind them that everyone needs a hero. I even had a dog named Tigger when I was growing up.
I don’t know if its his bounce, his laugh or his optimism; but Tigger has been a favorite for as long as I can remember. I have various sizes of stuffed Tiggers. One bounces. One sings. And one does both!
Other than a couple new ones which my family bought me, the rest are garage sale specials or second-hand stores deals.
So we waited, and he came! Tigger was in the house!
It was worth the wait!
God’s timing tends to work that way too. God seems to be on a different schedule or rhythm than me. I’m guessing you can relate.
I’ve seen the plaques and posters declaring that if we’re waiting on God it’s because He has something even better for us. But I’m not sure. I think it depends on how we define better.
If better means something I’ll enjoy even more, then no, that’s not always the case. But if better means a more complete fulfilling of God’s kingdom plans, then yes, I would agree.
Waiting, on this side of the grave, sometimes leads to something more enjoyable here and right now; but not always. Sometimes waiting is followed by heartache and tragedy.
- Waiting for a medical test that comes back as bad news.
- Waiting for that special someone to call or come back and make things right, but they don’t.
- Waiting for that promotion or pay raise that will help make ends meet, but it doesn’t come.
Yet even when waiting doesn’t turn into something better here and now, God’s bigger kingdom purposes continue to unfold. That’s when we can wait with hope because of the glory that will be ours with Jesus in eternity beyond this life.
No matter what it is you’re waiting on God for, and no matter how it turns out…
It will be worth the wait!
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© Richard Alvey and iLife Journey, 2012. All rights reserved.
A ragamuffin in awe of God's grace and glory... pursuing real life in Jesus.
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Thank you for this post. Our family is waiting on God right now for something and even though I complain and whine, I know that He will come through. He’s already shown us so much faithfulness. BUT even if it’s not what we expect or want or “think” we need, I will trust that He is still in control. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
You’re welcome. Waiting is one of those things that is much easier to write about than practice.
I like Tigger too… I got a compliment from a lady in our church a couple of weeks ago saying that I reminded her of Tigger! I’ve used the characters from Winnie the Pooh as examples of different kinds of Christians in a message I preached on JOY once, with Tigger of course being our example… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Reminding someone of Tigger is pretty high praise! That’s cool! 😉
Amen. And who doesn’t love Tigger?