Wait Time

 Recently I needed to talk face to face with a banker.  So I drove to my bank's local Branch Office to do just that.  I stood in line outside of the bank while each person before me filtered inside to do what they had come to do.  I was second in line when I noticed a sign that was posted on the door of my bank.  It read:  Due to Covid-19, appointments must be made to speak with a Banker.  I had stood there in line, waiting for nothing.  As the person before me went inside, I asked the man who was letting people inside if there were any open appointments to speak with a banker?  He went inside to check but when he returned, he handed me a business card with a 1-800 number and instructions for the phone call written on the front.  My spirits sank as I walked back to my car.  So, while I sat in the parking lot of my bank, I dialed the number.  First you get an automated voice asking why you called the number in the first place.  I have given up trying to speak my answer into the phone, because the reply is always the same:  "Sorry, I didn't get that."  So, I carefully chose my options....which were many, and when I finally reached the last option, the automated voice comes on to let me know that "due to the high volume of calls, my wait time will be six minutes."  Actually, I didn't think that was a very long wait time, so I placed my phone down, pressed the Speaker Option and patiently waited for my six minutes to expire.  After six minutes, sure enough, my phone clicked and in anticipation for a real live person to speak to, I heard a double click and was immediately disconnected!  As my blood pressure slowly began to rise, I redialed and went through the whole process again, this time with successful results.  But as I disconnected this phone call, Psalm 86:7 came to mind.  It says, "In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me."

When I call on God, I don't need to wait in line.  I don't need a business card with a 1-800 number on it with instructions on how to make the call.  I do not need to select options or even listen to a pre-screened, automated voice to direct my call.  Whether I speak my request or remain silent while the Holy Spirit makes intercession for me, I never hear the words, "Sorry, I didn't get that."   I do not need to wait for a certain amount of time due to a high volume of calls, and I will never be disconnected!

My God is available 24/7 for my prayer.  But the best part: He will personally answer each call.

I love calling on my Personal Saviour, don't you?  But that's just me!