An On-Time God (Artful Devotion)

Posted on by Victoria Emily Jones
Waiting by Susanne Mitchell
Susanne Mitchell (American, 1973–), Waiting (from the series Silence of the Ordinary), 2015. Oil and mixed media on canvas, 162.6 × 149.9 cm (64 × 59 in.).

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope.

—Psalm 130:5

+++

SONG: “Wait on the Lord” by Ben Keyes, on Were You There? Are You Here? (2007)

+++

O Master, my desires to work, to know,
To be aware that I do live and grow—
All restless wish for anything not thee
I yield, and on thy altar offer me.
Let me no more from out thy presence go,
But keep me waiting watchful for thy will—
Even while I do it, waiting watchful still.

—George MacDonald, from A Book of Strife in the Form of the Diary of an Old Soul (1880)

This post belongs to the weekly series Artful Devotion. If you can’t view the music player in your email or RSS reader, try opening the post in your browser.

To view all the Revised Common Lectionary scripture readings for Proper 14, cycle B, click here.

3 thoughts on “An On-Time God (Artful Devotion)”

  1. Hi, Victoria! I think that right now I’m in a season where I’m noticing my own act of waiting on God – for his direction, for his permission, for his favour – especially in regards to my art/art career. Thanks for posting this artful devotion!

    Like

  2. Interesting theme since God is always on time in the present moment. I love the simplicity of this painting and what seems to be the attentive ear of a young woman of color who just heard a whisper from God. Beautiful!

    Like

Leave a comment