Sunrise?

We were in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic last week.  Steve was a vendor/sponsor for the trip, and I was able to go as his "plus one." 

A couple of mornings while we were there, I got up early enough to go to the beach to photograph the sunrise.  If you notice in the picture to the right, there is a line of clouds at the horizon.  These clouds blocked the sun as it was rising until it made it above the cloud level.

Because of the clouds, those of us waiting for the sunrise had to wait a little longer than anticipated.  One couple gave up, and as they were leaving, the gentleman said, "Let us know if the sun comes up."

I waited, knowing that eventually, the sun would rise, and the photo would be there.  It was, of course.

Do we get impatient waiting for God?  Do we start to doubt that he will appear?  All of us on the beach that morning were certain that the sun was actually going to rise - and yet one couple didn't stay, even though they knew it would eventually rise above the clouds. 

Do we have that kind of certainty about God, and do we lack perseverance, even in the face of that certainty? 

Should we rethink our impatience?