Why Is God Making Me Wait?

About this sermon

Can God still be trusted when His promises seem delayed? In this powerful message from Genesis 16:1–16, Pastor Marquise "Q" Cox concludes the Hallowed Be Thy Name series by introducing one of the most comforting names of God: El Roi, the God Who Sees. If you've been asking, "Does God see me?", "Can I trust God while I wait?", or "Why hasn't God answered my prayers yet?", this biblical message offers encouragement, hope, and practical truth rooted in God's Word. The God who saw Hagar in the wilderness is the same God who sees you today. After waiting ten years for God's promised son, Abram and Sarai allow fear to replace faith. Believing God needs their help, they manipulate His promise by turning to Hagar, creating consequences that fracture their family and reveal the danger of taking control instead of trusting God's timing. This Bible teaching speaks to anyone who has ever wondered if God has forgotten them. Whether you're waiting for healing, praying for a relationship, struggling with infertility, facing financial uncertainty, or simply wondering if God is still working, this message reminds us that delayed promises are never forgotten promises. Walking verse by verse through Genesis 16, Pastor Q examines how fear leads to unbelief, unbelief leads to self reliance, and self reliance often produces unnecessary pain. Sarai forgets God's promise, forces God's plan, and abandons God's design. Abram passively follows human wisdom instead of exercising spiritual leadership. Although their plan appears successful, the immediate results create jealousy, broken relationships, and lasting consequences. One of the greatest truths in this sermon is that results are not always the same as God's blessing. Sometimes disobedience appears to work in the moment, but God's best is always found through obedience and trust. The story then shifts to Hagar, an overlooked servant who flees into the wilderness after experiencing rejection and mistreatment. While everyone else overlooks her, God does not. The Angel of the Lord finds Hagar in her lowest moment, reminding us that God doesn't simply watch us from heaven. He pursues us in our brokenness. Hagar becomes the only person in Scripture to give God a name, calling Him El Roi, meaning "the God who sees me." This beautiful picture reveals God's heart for every person who feels forgotten, overlooked, abandoned, or unseen. The same God who saw Hagar still sees you today. Pastor Q reminds us that God sees your pain, hears your prayers, knows your circumstances, and remains faithful even when His timing doesn't match your expectations. His promises never fail, even when fulfillment requires waiting. Using a personal story about his son searching the audience during a school ceremony, Pastor Q illustrates how everything changed the moment his son realized his father saw him. In the same way, our lives are transformed when we recognize that our Heavenly Father has never taken His eyes off us. This message challenges every believer to: • Trust God's timing instead of forcing your own. • Choose faith over fear. • Surrender control to God. • Wait with expectancy instead of anxiety. • Remember that God sees you, hears you, and is working even when you cannot see it. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

Topics

• Patience