“While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was
greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in
the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the
marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.”
Acts 17:16-17
Hurry Up and Wait!
Is your waiting time productive?Paul was sent to Athens after Thessalonian Jews followed
him to Berea agitating crowds and stirring them up against him.
He had left behind Silas and Timothy and so he waited
for them in Athens.
What do you suppose Paul did while he waited?
Did he find a comfy hammock near the Acropolis and
while away the hours?
Maybe he did the touristy things and hit a few
souvenir shops while he waited.
Perhaps he sat by the pool and read or (in his case)
wrote a good book.
Nope!
Paul didn’t do
any of these things.
No, his wait was remarkably busy and productive for
the Kingdom of God.
Acts 17:16 starts out this way:
“While Paul was waiting for them in Athens...”
As you continue to read the rest of the chapter you
will discover he was anything but sedentary.
There is something about knowing your purpose that
will draw you into ‘gainful employment’ for the work of the Kingdom of God.
Maybe you find yourself waiting on God for something.
Are you waiting idly or are you fruitful in Kingdom
work while you wait?
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