but this should be an expected part of faithfully serving Him.  This is an audio Bible study on waiting.

This study is by Chris Reno.

1 Cor 3:19-23 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness: 20 and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise that they are vain. 21 Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours; 22 whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's....

while many people focus their attention on questions such as life on other planets and what is going on in distant galaxies.  Man needs to learn to focus on this earth -- the place where God and the devil are focused.

hate His people.  If and when you are hated for being a faithful child of God, do not be surprised!

Acts 27:22-28 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer; for there shall be no loss of life among you, but (only) of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve, 24 saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar: and lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee. 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me....

Sermon by Chris Reno.