How Long?

Two words, simple yet powerful. These were uttered by many great men. Mighty King David asked this question. Christ Himself uttered, "How long must I remain, how long must I labor with you"... Some are uncomfortable with the reality of Biblical men, but they had feelings and if you read the Psalms, you see that David in NO WAY holds back about his feelings, mistakes or struggles. And, in the midst of hard times, even the Saints have asked, "How long"?

This great questions was not asked in an insulting way. He who knew the beginning from the end, Jesus- the very epitomy of love, humility and kindness dealt with a blind nation who thought they already knew all the answers and rendered harsh judgement upon others on a daily basis.

Even the children of Israel were divided into little sects. He was often exhausted and had to retreat for quiet moments of prayerful communion with His Father. So many times, He tried to paint a simple picture of the Kingdom, but His words fell upon the deaf ears of over-zealous, highly-opinionated religious men who thought themselves wise unto Salvation.
In the end, the blindness, the discord, the hatred and rejection crushed the life right out of Him, His heart was broken by the weight of all sin.

My humble Teacher, it is I who now ask "How long"? Will You never mend this shattered heart? Is my purpose never to be revealed?? How long will You leave me to wrestle in loneliness? How long until You reach with strong arms and pull me from the waves of sadness that have overtaken me? How long will You allow others to cast judgement upon me? How long until I have a home and find laughter again??

How long?