#515: "In The Waiting” by Summit Worship

We love the miracle moments—the breakthrough, the answered prayer, the clear direction. But what about the space between deliverance and destination—the “in-between”? Inspired by Summit Worship’s "In The Waiting" and the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, this episode of More Than a Song explores what God may be teaching us when the waiting feels long and the water tastes bitter. Could it be that in the in-between, God isn’t absent...He’s just getting personal?

Key Points

• Michelle shares personal updates on being “in the waiting” and how this season mirrors the spiritual and emotional tension explored in this week’s song and Scripture.
• God doesn’t abandon us in the “in between”; He uses it to shape us and reveal Himself more deeply.
• Michelle uses the Israelites' journey after the Exodus to explore how God tests and teaches His people during wilderness seasons.
• God’s expectations of devotion come before His provision—He desires a relationship, not just requests.
• The names and attributes of God, such as Yahweh Rapha (“The Lord Your Healer”), are revealed through these wilderness moments.

Scripture References

• Exodus 15:22–27 – Bitter water made sweet; God reveals Himself as “The Lord, Your Healer.”
• Exodus 16:3–4 – God’s people grumble in hunger; He tests them with daily provision of manna.
• Exodus 17:2–7 – Quarreling and thirsting at Massah and Meribah; God brings water from the rock.
• Exodus 13:17 – God intentionally leads the Israelites the long way around to avoid immediate conflict they weren't ready for.
• Exodus 1–17 (recommended reading) – To fully grasp the context of Israel’s wilderness journey.

Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs) Used

• Read in context – Don’t isolate stories; read the full narrative from Exodus 1–17 (and beyond!)
• Use curiosity and meditation – Ask yourself questions like, “Why did they grumble against Moses instead of God?”
• Remember the people in the Bible were REAL – Remember, these were real people with real needs and emotions.
• Make a list – What does God want? (Ex. 15:26)
• Read in multiple translations – Words like “tormented” in the NLT can spark new insights.
• Use supplemental resources – Biblical Fiction like Where the Desert Blooms by Sierra Elliot can bring Scripture to life - Amazon Paid Link

Additional Resources

• 🎶 Lyrics and chords - Ultimate Guitar Tabs
• 🎧 Interview on church hurt – Listen to Michelle’s conversation with Sherrie Pilkington on Finding God in Our Pain. alifeofthrive.com
• 📖 Where the Desert Blooms by Sierra A. Elliott – A biblical fiction novel that adds richness to the Exodus narrative - Amazon Paid Link
• 📥 Free Episode Guide – Download it to interact more deeply with this week’s Scriptures and BITEs.
• 💻 Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliat

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