IN THE MEANTIME
How God Prepares Us While He Prepares What’s Next
Leading Text
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
BIG IDEA
The meantime isn’t a season to endure—it’s a season God uses to prepare us for what’s next.
THE MEANTIME IS…
- Between the prayer and the answer.
- Between the promise and the fulfillment.
- Between one chapter ending and another beginning.
Truth to Remember:
The meantime is never wasted time in the hands of God.
MOVEMENT ONE –
IN THE MEANTIME… TRUST GOD
Key Scripture – Psalm 27:13–14
Key Truth – The meantime reveals where we place our trust.
Joseph’s Journey: Dream → Pit → Slavery → Prison → Palace
God wasn’t absent in the pit… He was preparing Joseph for the palace.
Ask Yourself – Where am I tempted to lean on my own understanding?
Takeaway: Faith doesn’t demand a roadmap. Faith trusts the One who already knows the destination.
MOVEMENT TWO –
IN THE MEANTIME… GROW DEEPER
Key Scripture – Acts 2:42–47
Key Truth – God deepens our roots before He enlarges our influence.
Healthy roots produce lasting fruit.
Let’s Keep…
☐ Praying… but let’s pray bigger.
☐ Worshipping… but with greater expectation.
☐ Serving… but beyond convenience.
☐ Loving… by widening the circle.
☐ Giving… with surrendered hearts.
Reflection
How is God inviting me to go deeper?
Takeaway: The greatest preparation for tomorrow is a deeper walk with Jesus today.