Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Hosea 12:6Waiting on God is something that is commanded See also Psalms 27:14; 37:7,34; 123:2Isaiah 30:18 Jeremiah 14:22 Reasons for waiting on God Psalms 25:5for his providence Psalms 145:15-16for his salvation for his blessings James 5:7-8Waiting on Christ See also Luke 12:35-40"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. 1 Corinthians 1:7; 4:5Titus 2:13 Hebrews 9:28 Jude 1:21 Psalms 5:3 The benefits of waiting on God See also It leads to expectancy Romans 8:231 Corinthians 4:5 Galatians 5:5 Titus 2:13 Psalms 33:20 See also It leads to hope Psalms 130:5Isaiah 51:5 Micah 7:7 Isaiah 8:17 It leads to trust Romans 8:23-25See also It leads to patience Lamentations 3:24-26Revelation 6:9-11 Genesis 49:18 Examples of people who waited on God Psalms 39:7Jacob Isaiah 8:17David Micah 7:7Isaiah Mark 15:43Micah Luke 2:25Joseph of Arimathea See also Simeon 4930 end5769 behaviour 5978 warning 8030 trust 8213 confidence 8319 perception, spiritual 8330 receptiveness 8332 reputation 8614 prayer, answers 8619 prayer in church 8642 celebration 9610 hope |
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