No Evidence of Progress

Elizabeth Elliott Devotional

At times nothing seems to be happening. So it
must be for the bird that sits on her nest.
Things are apparently at a standstill. But the
bird sits quietly, knowing that in the stillness
something vital is going on, and in the proper
time it will be shown. It takes faith and
patience for the bird, and such faith and
patience never seem to waver, day after day,
night after night, as she bides the appointed
time.

Restless and doubtful we wonder why we have
nothing to show for our efforts, no visible
evidence of progress. Let us remember the perfect
egg--unchanged in its appearance from the day it
is laid. But while the bird waits faithfully,
doing the only thing she is required to do
throughout those silent weeks, important things
are taking place.

I wait for the Lord. My soul waits,
and in His word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord more
than watchmen for the morning.
--(Ps 130:5, 6 RSV)