See No EvilSample

According to TheKnot.com, one of the longest engagements happened in Mexico.

“Octavio Guillen and Adriana . . . married when they were both 82 years old, 67 years after getting engaged.”

That should’ve given them plenty of time to decide on the flavor of their wedding cake!

But wow, talk about waiting! This story brings up so many questions, but the only information out there is a two-sentence summary on this random website.

Back in the Old Testament, there was a prophet named Isaiah who preached and wrote to the people of Jerusalem and Judah. They understood waiting very well. They were waiting on a Messiah (Jesus) to rescue them. In the meantime, they lived in a world that was becoming less interested in waiting on God to come through for them. So Isaiah pleaded with them with messages like this:

“He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction” (Isaiah 42:4 NLT).

Isaiah basically said, “Don’t give up on God. He’s not giving up on you!”

Where do you feel like giving up? Where do you feel like God has given up on you? Where do you feel like you’re waiting? Write those things down, put them in a place where you consistently see them, and pray about them for as many days as you possibly can. Wait patiently, and watch God move over time!