8678 waiting on God
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Being prepared to patiently look towards God for his guidance and accepting the timing he proposes. Waiting on God can lead to an atmosphere of expectation and confidence in God and a realisation of the unreliability of one's own judgment.

Waiting on God is something that is commanded

Hosea 12:6 See also Psalm 27:14; Psalm 37:7,34; Psalm 123:2; Isaiah 30:18

Reasons for waiting on God

Jeremiah 14:22 for his providence; Psalm 25:5 for his salvation; Psalm 145:15-16 for his blessings

Waiting on Christ

James 5:7-8 “Waiting on Christ” is often seen in terms of waiting patiently for God to bring about the end of all things through the promised second coming of Jesus Christ. See also Luke 12:35-40; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Corinthians 4:5; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:28; Jude 21

The benefits of waiting on God

It leads to expectancy

Psalm 5:3 See also Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Galatians 5:5; Titus 2:13

It leads to hope

Psalm 33:20 See also Psalm 130:5; Isaiah 51:5; Micah 7:7

It leads to trust

Isaiah 8:17

It leads to patience

Romans 8:23-25 See also Lamentations 3:24-26; Revelation 6:9-11

Examples of people who waited on God

Genesis 49:18 Jacob; Psalm 39:7 David; Isaiah 8:17 Isaiah; Micah 7:7 Micah; Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea; Luke 2:25 Simeon

See also

4925  delay, divine
5767  attitudes in prayer
5977  waiting
8030  trust
8213  confidence
8318  patience
8329  readiness
8331  reliability
8613  prayer, persistence
8618  prayerfulness
8640  calling upon God
9610  hope



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