Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8678 waiting on God 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 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
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