Reflections on Waiting for Caleb

Caleb was due November 21. He’s late. But as Caleb delays I remember the New Testament’s illustration of waiting for Jesus’ return (John 16:21; Romans 8:22). Like the expectant mother, the evidence of Jesus’ return is clear. Something is about to change. Something is about to be birthed. Someone is coming. Lydia is experiencing all the symptoms of impending birth: stretch marks, swollen ankles, little feet and elbows pushing and jabbing on every vital organ in reach. Jonathan is experiencing impending birth, too, but his experience is different. His experience is attentive waiting. He is sure a birth is coming but he must wait expectantly.

Jesus’ return is sure. The whole realm of nature awaits His coming. It groans in the birth pains of the moment. But, the birth pains point to the advancing reality—Jesus is coming back.

Hurry, Caleb. We are expecting you. We are anxious to see you. We want to stand in amazement and gaze without interruption on you. We can’t wait to stand in your presence and give you our love.

Hurry, Jesus. We are expecting You. We are anxious to see You. We want to stand in amazement and gaze eternally on You. We can’t wait to stand in Your presence and give You our love.