Today, we explore a timeless biblical principle that resonates through our faith: "Wait on the Lord." Patiently waiting on God may seem challenging in a world fueled by instant gratification and constant hustle. However, as we delve into the bible verses below, we discover that waiting on the Lord is not merely an act of patience but a transformative process that deepens our connection and faith in Him. In this post, we will go through several verses to see what it means to wait on God and how to apply this discipline in our lives practically.
Finding Strength: Wait on the Lord
Psalm 27:14 - Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting on God requires courage. Courage comes through a place of faith and trust in Him. Faith and trust come by way of His Word. So, get into God's Word as part of waiting upon Him.
b. Use the waiting period to draw closer to God through prayer and meditation.
Isaiah 40:31 - but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Remember, waiting involves relying on God's strength rather than our own. Our strength is limited and will fail. God's strength is never-ending and will never fail.
b. Patience in waiting leads to spiritual renewal and endurance.
Psalm 30:20-22 - Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting on the Lord is a recognition that He is our help and shield. He is our source for our sustaining and protection. This waiting and faith in Him leads us to joy and hope in Him.
b. Waiting upon God involves actively seeking God's unfailing love and mercy.
Psalm 130:5-6 - I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting means putting hope in God's Word. Remember, God's Word is His will for you, and it will accomplish God's purpose.
b. While waiting, practice persistent and expectant prayer, even like a guard who looks with expectation.
Lamentations 3:25-26 - The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting on God is marked by patience and quiet trust in Him.
b. Seek God's salvation, His answer, for Him to intervene. Do not seek something other than His will.
Psalm 37:7 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
Practical Thoughts:
a. Remember that waiting upon the Lord involves resting in God and not looking at what is happening around you, even when it may seem unjust.
b. Use the waiting time to cultivate a spirit of contentment and stillness before Him, knowing that God will come through in due time.
Isaiah 30:18 - Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Remember that God's timing in waiting is marked by compassion and grace.
b. Waiting on God involves surrendering our plans and trusting His.
c. God's blessing is revealed to those who wait on Him.
Micah 7:7 - But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting upon the Lord requires a steadfast heart amidst challenges. Remember, God hears you!
b. It is faith and trust in God's salvation and faithfulness.
Psalm 37:9 - For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.
Practical Thoughts:
a. When waiting on the Lord, wait with a focus on the eternal promises of God.
b. Patience in waiting demonstrates faith in God's justice, even if, at the moment, it looks like there is injustice.
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting involves a quiet and confident soul. That comes through a relationship with Him.
b. Trusting in God during the wait brings security and peace.
Psalm 123:2 - Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he has mercy upon us.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting upon the Lord requires a fixed attention on Him.
b. Dependence on God during the wait brings mercy and favor.
Psalm 37:34 - Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
Practical Thoughts:
a. Waiting upon God involves daily walking and living in His ways.
b. Patience in waiting brings the fulfillment of God's promises.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:
Cultivating Patience in Daily Life: The practice of "waiting on the Lord" extends beyond moments of crisis. It calls us to develop this discipline in our regular life. We must learn to walk patiently daily, trusting that God's timing is perfect.
Seeking Guidance Through Prayer: Patience is intertwined with prayer. Our communication with God becomes a two-way street as we wait on Him. We must learn to listen as much as we speak, seeking guidance and wisdom through genuine prayer.
Trusting in God's Plan: Waiting on the Lord requires surrendering our desire for control. It teaches us to trust God's plan, even when the path is unclear. This trust becomes a source of strength in the face of uncertainty.
Developing Spiritual Resilience: Challenges and trials are an inevitable part of life. Waiting on the Lord empowers us to face adversity with spiritual resilience, knowing that our faith is an anchor that holds firm in the storms of life. That God is good, He is faithful, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Reading His Word is Part of Waiting: Waiting on the Lord is about prayer and being in God's Word. Looking to Him, His promises, and who He is. We need always to remember to make bible reading and study a key component of what it means to wait on God.
Paul's Thorn In The Flesh
Many struggle with the idea that they have to suffer with sickness and disease because this is their thorn in the flesh. But what was Paul's Thorn? Was it sickness? What is the reason for the thorn in the flesh? Read and find out as Pastor Chad goes through the text from 2 Corinthians 12 and explains this passage in detail.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, as we apply the practical lessons learned from these bible verses about waiting on God in our daily lives, we discover a renewed sense of purpose, a heightened connection with the Lord, and a resilient spirit that withstands the tests of time. May we all find inspiration in the waiting, trusting that in God's perfect timing, our lives unfold according to His glorious plan.
How has actively waiting on the Lord transformed your life? Share a moment when practicing patience and trust in God's timing led to a deeper connection with Him.
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