The message highlights the importance of navigating the waiting period between God’s promises and their fulfillment. Acts 1:9-14 serves as the foundation, where the disciples witness Jesus’ ascension and are reminded by angels to shift their focus from what has passed to what lies ahead: “Don’t stay stuck staring at the past. The earthly ministry of Jesus is over.” This transition period is not wasted time but preparation for God’s next move.

Believers often misunderstand God’s promises and grow discouraged during waiting seasons. However, “faithful trust in a faithful God produces a faith-filled future.” Maintaining hope, obedience, and prayer is essential, as is staying connected to those who are also marked by God. The disciples modeled this by returning to Jerusalem, a place of past pain, and uniting in prayer and expectation for the Holy Spirit.

The message emphasizes the need to confront past wounds, as healing is crucial for entering new seasons. Many remain stuck due to unresolved trauma, but when God is allowed to enter those painful places, restoration occurs. The waiting period should be spent in preparation, ensuring believers are ready when promises are fulfilled.

In the process, believers should watch for “glimpses of the promise coming to pass” and stay engaged with God’s community, as healing and growth often come through others. Ultimately, believers are called to be vessels of healing and restoration, knowing that God’s promises will unfold, often in ways far greater than expected.

As you reflect on this message this week, consider the following:

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• The disciples were told not to “stay stuck staring at the past,” even though they had just witnessed Jesus’ miraculous ascension. Are you holding onto past experiences—whether successes or failures—that are keeping you from seeing the new things God is doing? What steps can you take to refocus on His future promises?
  
  
• Pastor Carl highlighted that “the waiting time was not wasted time” but a season of preparation. What specific ways might God be using this season to shape your character, develop your faith, or prepare you for a future calling?
  
  
• The disciples leaned into community as they waited for the Spirit’s arrival. Who in your life can you walk alongside this week—either to encourage them in their waiting or to find strength in their faith as you wait together for God’s promises?
  

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