The Spiritual Significance of Delays in Life

[@conversationswithjohnandlisa]

What are examples of delays in your life that you saw God in?

[@aw45334]

Delay in moving to Dallas and having my books well known.He told me in December of 2020!

[@Kenza-7]

The very first delayed promise in my life was about my future husband.. I was 16 at the time, I was very excited about when the Lord spoke to me, not knowing that it will take 16 years before He will fulfill that promise 😅.. A tough journey that I can see now, it was necessary to build a part of my character that has to do with faith and trust in His words. I also believe that when God gives specific dreams, visions, prophetic words or promises, it also help us to keep Hope when doubt, confusion, and sometimes poor attitudes start to creep in during the wait. It becomes almost like a landmark that we can refer to when things get tough.

[@brettrice7463]

Early March of 2020 God divinely had me cross paths with an engineer who designed something that could revolutionize the oil and gas industry. That relationship dwindled but the evening of July 7th, 2024 The Holy Spirit told me something and made me a promise about that technology and how it will change my future path and the path of many many people. God Himself is the only one who can make that promise come to pass. For awhile I questioned if it was my own thoughts I heard and I prayed A LOT that if it was my own flesh to help me let it go. I've never been able to let it go and it has only grown stronger and it has been on my mind every single day for 2 years, 2 months, and 3 days.

[@ryssavanhouten]

Being raised by my grandparents, I had a lot of isolated alone time where I would talk with Jesus. I remember crying out to the LORD as I struggled connecting with my peers from pre-school up into high school. I repeatedly asked to be seen, heard, and known. The path set before me was not easy but I clung to Him in the face of countless trials. It wasn't until my junior year prom that I was stunned to find out that my class voted me king. The shock on my face lingered as I remembered God answering my prayers. Afterwards, people came up to me with congratulations & shared why they voted for me. From our interactions, I was always kind, caring, and joyful towards them. All that being said, I share this as a word of encouragement for those struggling to fit in & my realization of God creating me to stand apart and out for His glory! Praises 🙌

[@morganfaye93]

@@conversationswithjohnandlisa I have had a business dream for more than 13 years now. If I had succeeded to the level I desired when I got started in business at 18 years old, I would have lacked maturity and an empathy for people. Now I’ve lived more life. I’m 31 and the dream is still there, but I am approaching it with more maturity. God will bring the vision he gave to me to pass.

[@catherinebowler8154]

God gave me a dream or rather more of a daydream or vision that only lasted a second or 2 in 2007 of my husband, a non-believer, worshipping at the throne in Heaven. Then poof it was gone. I have held onto that while I prayed and prayed. In 2023 my husband finally accepted Jesus.

[@nanumugai1307]

❤Amen Jesus is Amazing, praise God

[@AshtasticAcrobat]

Beautiful ! ❤❤❤glory to God!

[@adrianalegg2556]

Praise the Lord!! ❤

[@sunguarmagan9535]

God bless you both! Thank YOU for being patient and not giving up on your husband. God bless you. 🩷✝️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Rattifant]

Praise God.

[@nehneh5488]

This message was for me again. 11 months ago when you talked about waiting, I was waiting. It has been 2 years since I lost everything- job, friends, house… But God said he would still take care of me. I’m staying with my parents, getting healed of childhood trauma, anxiety, depression… The waiting has been devastating. But I thought the character development will be automatic as time passes. That’s not true. You have to fast, read the word, submit, change your desires, trust, forgive, etc. I stopped trying… stopped going to church leaders and meetings. Even Sundays became difficult. But the desire to be changed sparked new hope. Ask God how you can change while praying for a miracle. I believe redemption is near. I am desiring a character shift. God is more concerned about your spiritual man, rather than your fleshly desires. He will teach you new things.

[@jamesyeo2831]

Very few father and son can relate so intimate. It's because the child trust his dad.

[@Olarindefolawiyo]

This is what I needed. Sitting here thinking that I’ve waited a year so far but then I remember that I know what God said and he never lies.

[@upsidedowndreamer8724]

Been waiting on God over the past several years in the most painful wilderness. Received a promise that seems like it will certainly never be fulfilled. It really seems the waking will last the rest of my life

[@take_that_step]

Lifting you up in prayer🙏🙏🙏

[@morganfaye93]

And - our desires are tested in the delays!! Wow!!!!

[@AmityBecker]

I’ve been waiting over 3 years for a promise that god gave me. Sometimes listening to how long the biblical men waited is almost discouraging.

[@QuesaDia05]

Yes, that's real - but in the midst, I'm sure God has shown you that He's working 🙇🏽‍♀️ that still doesn't make it easy, but i think it's good to remember

[@duckienoire3422]

This has encouraged me not too walk full of pride but wait humbly thanks

[@daniP4728]

My husband and I are newly married and had some struggles prior to marriage but now, they have been so much harder. We had one of the most trying times where we separated for about 2 weeks a little over a month ago....I feel 100% and we both felt that that argument was for a purpose and was meant to happen. I know we are in a season of waiting for God to help us be better for one another ....we both humbly came back and felt committed to make changes and seek God. God made it clear to me that as a woman I must help be the light in my husband's life and guide him towards God through accountability- and he the same for me. There will need to be alot of work done in this period of waiting which is why we are in a delay. I am thankful for the struggles as I know it is God working in us and making us a new. I came across you and Lisa's videos and share some with my husband too. Thank you for the good messages

[@kelseynicole7561]

I 100000% recommend marital counseling if you are able, especially with a Gottman certified therapist. Alternatively, reading the Gottman books/articles online is a fantastic and more affordable way to start working on your marriage.

[@horismainza7808]

God grants graces for marriage, quit trying to change each other, God is only one that has power to changes hearts, ours is to pray. You are on the right path the first few years of marriage are hard but agree no matter what arguments you have, you will stay together. Marriage is about sanctification, sanctification is like gold being refined in the fire it will bring the worst out of you by highlighting your weakness, it gives you an opportunity to grow past your weaknesses and achieve relationships as well as spiritual maturity.

[@bradnaude2334]

This is the best podcast for you , if you have spotify go through some of the older episodes , as amazing as they are , even John and Lisa had their struggles , I hope they can encourage you .

[@jerradgideon4099]

Me and my wife have been married for 7 yrs. The first 6 yrs were hell. But god kept giving me a vision that we would walk hand in hand. And god always showed up and brought us back together. In year 7 we have finally learned how to walk together. If god keeps you together it’s for a reason. It’s not in the good times we learn how to love each but in the fights and the forgiveness.

[@Mahlatse_Mdluli]

I can identify so much with this. Thank you for sharing. I don’t feel so alone after all. ❤

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

It's what you need from God vs what you want

[@MichTruth]

Hey man, as a son in the ministry I really appreciate you doing this with your son and letting the man speak. Instead of going "I've got 40 years of experience, I'll just do this by myself".

[@JesusizmyLordandSavior]

“Behaving while I wait”, has been a theme in my walk for a good minute! It has produced an endurance even I marvel at! God is good!!

[@franroxburgh6055]

I've lived 21 years in this city. I'm still here because I'm waiting for God to fulfill the promise He gave me before we even came! Thanks for your encouragement and reminders about what to avoid.

[@morganfaye93]

Daily prayer - is this desire getting stronger or waning?? This is gold!!

[@amjaluv4839]

Dont fret, dont faint, instead endure and believe . Such a good message and much needed at this moment . Thank u ...Bevere's❤

[@aldensmall6599]

This! After 8 years of delay, hearing this conversation is just incredible. Not giving up on trusting His good and perfect will!

[@trishkeller7023]

Growing and working towards the dream. 11 years down, I can see God working in me and in life. Not giving up. Excited to see it fulfilled.

[@shekitty9347]

15:43 God is faithful he WILL fullfill what he has promised 😊

[@MelizaSurdi]

Hannahs story is such a powerful reminder of what we are fighting for - of course we should always aim for pleasing God and letting Him meet us in the waiting but this story and message is such a helpful tool in these seasons of waiting

[@LouisaWatt]

I have found that the psalm is accurate that says God’s word is a lamp unto my feet. He directs my paths but has never laid out a complete plan. Instead, it’s more of a trust exercise where I learn to listen and trust what God asks me to do. It’s worked out pretty well so far.

[@cathsegayo2198]

This is so timely. I know GOD gave me this promise in 2017 but I am still in the waiting room.. But I know it will be fulfilled in GOD'S TIME. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY FOR BEING GOD'S VESSEL & MOUTH PIECE❣️

[@ZynthProductions]

Thank God for this podcast. i really needed this! right now i'm in the waiting season of my relationship with a girl God has promises me. even yesterday i receive 3 different dreams about our relationship. it's been so hard for me in this waiting season, but God put me in this, i believe this is not without a reason. i'm struggling day by day, but i know that the thing that can only strengthen me is God promises over this relationship. even when i'm writing this, i'm still struggling maybe for the next 3 months (because that is the time she promise me that i can comeback to her). but i believe God will never fail me and my life, my hope, my future, is save in His hand.

[@anyim4401]

Waiting is hard, especially when it's for healing, but my comfort is knowing that I'm a child of God, and He has a beautiful plan for my life here and in eternity!

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

Thank you guys. I really needed this. Ive been unemployed for a year and so has my wife. I got denied for a job today and wife could tell i was broken after this latest blow. She asked me to pray and when i did I remembered this video had popped up. Ill keep a good attitude. God is great.❤

[@morganfaye93]

Wow, right off bat you hit it on the head! That our attitude and actions between the time the vision is given and the fulfillment of it is the key. 💯

[@chankiline]

I’m in a waiting season and this video sure was not delayed!! It’s so timely. I was recently struggling in my waiting season, and this time it was particularly hard. I was crying out to God, and a day later I received a dream in which God was telling me to wait. It immediately conforted me. And now 3 days later this video is uploaded. Thank God for your ministry 💛

[@Gustavo-kk9ol]

This podcast gave me the strenght that i need to stay in the promisses of God in my life. Even when it looks far. I thank God for your lives and your legacy. Hugs from Brazil ❤

[@rucellegarciano4105]

"I cast all my cares upon you..." 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@cocomu9955]

Delay by design - I love that!

[@grace32711]

A misconception in humanity is they expect God to be fair when God is just. They don't understand there is a difference.

[@jaymkz3225]

What’s the difference? (I’m curious and interested in your perspective)

[@Elie830]

@grace32711 The Holy Spirit taught me this not too long ago. You are 1000% correct.

[@SHARONMUKUKA-qd8ml]

Thank you for this podcast, John and your son. I have learned so much about how to wait patiently on the Lord, knowing that He always keeps His promises. May the Lord bless you abundantly.

[@ndetegitau6237]

This is so good. Don't fret, faint nor forget. Thank you Jesus.

[@treytucker4701]

The right message at the right time in my life. Thank you!

[@mollyiledare9642]

Delay is so important. Lord I’ll continue to lift my prayers to you and give you praise in my waiting. Lord do your work in me so that I am ready for the desires of my heart.

[@Margaret-sv3lo]

Be Blessed Father and Son

[@nominalcloud4814]

Interresting discussion and conclusion you take. Endurance builds character and that is needed for our own protection. The trouble is that we start with a false hope or selfish desire that gets refined in the Process. When I see Abraham giving up all hope, to discover the only real hope that exists in the messiah. We learn to seen the real you in this, until we meet him in the final. Life becomes just like a bad joke.

[@salinahunsraj585]

I totally agree with doodlebaby 😂. I love hearing God's word from you faithful people, you dissect it with such divine spirituality allined with the truth of God's word. Really enjoying the podcast!!!! 🎉

[@valoriechapman5370]

I fully agree with every word spoken here. Thank you for your biblically sound stewardship and conversations! I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I strongly agree with you. Believers in Jesus Christ must unite in love, purpose and defending the truth!

[@QuesaDia05]

Ma'am, if seek the Lord about and look at the Book of Mormon & Bible side by side, you will see, the Book of Mormon is contrary to the Bible. Don't just believe what you've been taught. The Bible says: Study to show yourself approved (2 Timothy 2:15)! God bless you.

[@allie1638]

Bless the Lord! Exalt His HOLY name! I am currently in a season of waiting and October 23rd the Lord told me I was to receive an answer from Him about my next steps. I was basically instructed to wait LOL my first reaction was to get frustrated and I heard the enemy mocking me, basically saying the vision the Lord gave me was a joke. In the Lord’s mercy, I was immediately reminded about 1 Peter 5:7-9. He is Adonai El Roi, the God who sees!! He is faithful, sovereign, and always on time! Thank you both for walking in obedience and delivering this message! I will wait joyfully, intentionally, and present for each moment the Lord gives me! 🎉❤😊

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

His timing

[@naomitrollopeillustration]

This was an amazing one to listen to, thank you guys! My husband and I have been in the wilderness career and finance wise since the start of our marriage (7 years ago!) We have learnt a lot over the years about waiting and faith, and are I think approaching soon a season of breakthrough with things God has been saying to us both. However I see so much discouragement on my husband who can sometimes complain easily, and I have a weakness of allowing myself to spiral if I don’t take my thoughts captive… this has been so edifying and encouraging in what I trust and pray is the last stretch of waiting for us. I am so full of hope and joy from listening and reading the scriptures you referenced! Thank you both. I will play this podcast for my husband later.

[@oliviaokoli5131]

Thank you so much for this message! I definitely needed to hear this. There are some things that I have been praying about for over a decade and I just haven’t seen any answered prayers. In this season I have found myself spiralling and my hope getting deferred, because these are all areas of my life in which I cannot control. But this podcast today reminded me not to worry, not to faint, to continue to cast my cares before God, and fortify my mind and heart with the word of God God bless you all and your team for such a timely message as this!

[@em77775]

Thank you for this message, as my heart has grown sick with anxiety lately. I went through a huge marriage abandonment, stood for my marriage and ended up divorced. I've accepted that he wasn't the man God ever wanted me with and have been moving on with my life as God has healed me. Then I have been going through uncertainty as far as whether I will finally marry a good man that God has for me. I trust the Lord will take care of me no matter what, but my fear of the unknown sometimes gets to me, as I am sick of being alone.

[@amaragrace94]

I thank God for sending this my way today.❤

[@iindahammermueller9865]

Thank you.. such great Godly wisdom

[@Jasonpasibog638]

Hello Good morning 😊 Watching from Sta. Cruz Davao del sur Phillipines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Irene_-lk6kl]

Thank you so much for this timely encouragement! I have been in a season of wilderness for a while hoping for the fulfilment of the dreams & promises from over 15 years ago. Sometimes I want to throw in the towel cause I feel so exhausted but it’s moments like these where God keeps reminding me of the promises I refuse to give up having come this far! Hoping and believing I will come back here soon with a testimony for His glory ❤

[@mommyclaudine]

I am waiting for my new season after staying at home mom and a wife for a while now.

[@Journey_together2024]

Wow am in this season of delay by design and while i was seeking God he spoke to me the word Endurance. Joan pray for endurance. Now i have more understanding, endurance means strength of character. Wow God. ❤️

[@butterflystardust3143]

I am extremely blessed by this message. Especially about Hannah! You are fighting for more than you know.

[@septserena]

Hi! Can you please make a video talking about what it means to do things in Gods strength and not your own? This biblical practice confuses me. Thank you! Love all your podcasts! 💕💕💕💕

[@jakeschwartz2514]

My works are so much greater than anything youll ever accomplish

[@CROrsak]

Whooooa😳🔥🔥🔥 Needed this 😭😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@debstrunk892]

This was really good. I was not expecting such insight and awesomeness of this message. Please keep this up!!! Insight, theology, but such comfort and encouragement!!!❤

[@mommyclaudine]

Do not fret. Do not faint. Do not Forget.

[@daisyreynoso-jz8ku]

Needed to hear this today♥️! Thank you❤️🙏

[@tatianebarros4263]

These podcasts should be longer!!!

[@dieadre33]

I needed all of this. thank you !!!!!

[@walkbyHislight]

Thank you so much brothers in Christ for this podcast. So helpful!

[@RichardWhang-t5o]

This content always brings practical insights.

[@lusachinsembu1473]

Thank you. This message blessed me 🙏

[@nadiaduplessis1117]

Wow the holy spirit put this video on my path at the right time as this is exactly what I was going through. My character was certainly formed during my desert time, but breakthrough is already in the happening. Journaling is certainly helpful during these times. Thank you, all the way from South Africa.

[@shanicebrown7113]

This is so valuable to me ❤

[@drsamuel21]

Amazing, thank you for sharing

[@takudzwakarombo5204]

Needed this, thank you!!

[@olgasandulyak]

This is so good 🙏🏻 Thank you

[@aprilsanford8861]

Good word as always with the Bevere family.

[@ellafei9100]

Thank you so much , i am struggling to wait diligently but your teachings is exactly what i needed .... I feel so much understanding of what God is teaching me thank you so much i was literary on the brink of despair... God bless you both abundantly

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Road to Zion

[@jerradgideon4099]

For the last 2 years I’ve felt so lost and wondering why god wasn’t taking me deeper but kept giving words about my future. And then he lead to this school that has answered every prayer in just a few weeks. And I see the things god has spoken over me starting to come true. The waiting sucked I must admit but it has definitely been worth it. And it has been so much more then I could have asked for. God never disappoints and his promises always come to pass. But the waiting can be very trying!

[@Katarina4567]

Great conversation ! 🎉❤

[@Musings82]

There is so much wisdom here🙏🏻

[@venusmartinez3632]

THIS IS SOOOO GOOD!

[@melindacaldwell8400]

Such an timely word ❤

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

I am always stead fast be honoured in his gifts

[@URcreator1509]

U always choose gr8 topic...

[@dieterbares2968]

THANK you I received a great word a while ago..Since then all went downhill Gods timeing perfect I will wait!

[@shaniquajackson349]

This was so good

[@ralfengel5462]

So needed to hear the!!! God bless you all🙏🏻

[@clairerosenfrisk2003]

Thank you, incredibly timely.

[@jakeschwartz2514]

Bot

[@lafeymwale1788]

Amazing conversation and take on delay

[@realchristian__podcast]

Definitely good . Trying to stay resilient in this season

[@la_shush]

Love this so much!! Great timing❤🙏🏽

[@hueyjoseph4526]

Awesome Word ! Awesome Family !

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Honestly in his timing

[@4everlearning94]

Love it!!

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

❤ from Australia Clay

[@JuanitaHlongwane]

Love this!!!!!

[@tonystark701]

This is a re-upload because I can practically say the entire video word for word because of how many times I watched when it was first uploaded.

[@lilymnatskanyan5952]

God bless your family 🙌

[@catholicwayoflife]

So full of insight!

[@davidrustrian7961]

Such an amazing podcast! May God bless you both! Don’t feint, don’t fret don’t forget!

[@CalebIsaiahJones]

Thank you so much for this Ps John and Arden! ❤️

[@janekabiru3360]

Thank you.

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Always faithful

[@richardpaulkaweesa7014]

This is Powerful!!! If you can please go deeper on this topic!

[@ericadrayton7908]

This conversation blessed me!! Thank you and stay obedient to our LORD! 🙏🏾😁❤ (I enjoy your intro music, pretty catchy 😁)

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Prime minister

[@tp5933]

Thank you for this. I needed it!

[@donnagrahameaton8107]

Love this thank you for sharing JB