The Perfect Wave

I am sharing this devotional from the July 14, 2025 Devotionals Daily (newsletter@e.faithgateway.com) to help us always remember that God is in charge, and He has a plan. I pray this will speak to our hearts, minds and spirits.

The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. — 2 Peter 3:9 ESV

Inexperienced surfers may watch professionals out in the water, lying on their surfboards and letting wave after wave go by. Why didn’t he take that one? It looked ideal for a great surf. Surely he missed out on that one.

Then the surfer-pro starts to paddle with his hands and positions his surfboard. The perfect wave has come, and he rides it in powerfully and with such grace that the bystanders stand in awe, gaping at the skill and timing on display.

Of course, professional surfers know how to judge the status of the wind and the water so they know the right time to take a wave. Regular beach visitors lack the skills and experience to gauge these things.

In the same way, we might look around us at the status of the world and think, Jesus, right about now would be a good time for You to come back. We complain, maybe even challenge God, saying He is late or failing to keep His promise.

• But God gauges the conditions better than anyone.

He knows the right time to bring on the new creation and wipe away every tear. He patiently waits so all have the chance to be saved. Our role is to pray, trust, and spread the gospel, because as sure as the waves roll in every day, Jesus is coming back. He might not ride in on a wave, but we can rest on the guarantee — He will come at the perfect time. 

Jesus, give me patience and trust to wait for You faithfully.

Thanks for stopping by,

Rachel