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
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
