Waiting on the Lord

 

Waiting on the Lord

Scripture

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31

Personal Reflection

Waiting is one of the hardest disciplines of faith because it requires patience, trust, and surrender. The human heart desires immediate answers, immediate relief, and immediate resolution. Yet God often works slowly according to His perfect timing rather than our preferences.

Waiting does not mean inactivity; it means trusting God while continuing faithfully in obedience. The believer who waits upon the Lord learns dependence. He discovers that spiritual strength is renewed not through frantic striving, but through quiet confidence in God.

Abraham waited for the promised son. Joseph waited in prison. David waited while fleeing from Saul. Even our Lord waited upon the Father’s timing. Waiting is woven throughout the Christian life because it teaches the soul to trust God rather than circumstances.

Contemplation

Andrew Murray wrote, “Waiting on God is not laziness; it is the highest expression of faith.”
Are you trying to force God’s timing—or learning to wait patiently upon Him?

Prayer

Lord, help me trust Your timing and wait upon You with patience and faith.

Application

Before making an impulsive decision today, pause and seek God in prayer first.