Waiting on God

My soul waiteth only upon God...(Psalm 62:1a).

Of all the things we need to do, most of us find waiting particularly hard. So when the Bible tells us we must wait on God with patience, many of us give a discontented sigh. We tend to know what we want, and we want it now. However, waiting on God has special benefits.

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me: for I wait upon Thee (Psalm 25:21).

By having things in God's timing makes it better and sweeter. Sometimes we have to do some growing and changing before we'll be ready. Waiting is also one of the best ways to grow closer to Him. When we're waiting, we're more conscious of his presence, and we might even pray more. We begin to see that our joy is found only in Him, and waiting becomes a blessing.

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7).

Do you remember the ladies-in-waiting from history. They were special attendants to the queen, and it was a great privilege to be chosen. Although in reality they were servants or companions, because they waited at her beck and call. They needed to be proficient in things like etiquette, languages, dance, reading and writing, needlework, painting, music, horse riding, and fashion so they could serve well.

Wait on the Lord: be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yea, wait thou on the Lord (Psalm 27:14).

We are privileged to be disciples and servants of Christ and to serve Him. We should be waiting for His call and His answers. But waiting doesn't mean sitting idly by. No, we should be serving Him with the gifts He has given us. This brings meaning and joy to life. What a privilege and joy it is to be linked in fellowship with such a marvelous, glorious God! What a joy to wait on Him!

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).

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