We will wait upon the Lord [October 18, 2022 ]
We will wait upon the Lord [October 18, 2022 ]
We will wait upon the Lord
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength
They shall mount up with wings as eagles
They shall run, and not grow weary
They shall walk, and not faint
Waiting upon the Lord means expecting God to act on your behalf.
It is important to wait upon the Lord as the verse above says because it renews our spiritual and physical strength such that we can stand any challenge that comes our way.
How do we wait upon the Lord? Psalm 27:13-14 says
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thy heart. Wait , I say on the Lord.
According to the passage above, waiting on the Lord involves:
– Patience or you will faint because some challenges seem unending and they are intense
-Believing in the goodness of the Lord, that no matter what happens God will not let you down. He will be right there beside you
– Courage, some challenges are scary, so scary you will be tempted to find your own solutions instead of waiting for God.
Philippians 4:6-7
Have no anxiety about anything
But in everything
By prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
This passage from the new testament encourages us to call on the Lord and transfer our burdens to Him instead of fretting and worrying
God be with you
How can I apply the word to my life?
1. Learn to wait patiently for God to move on your behalf.
Prayer
Think about the words of this song
We will wait upon the Lord
In His presence is fullness of joy
And our strength
Will be restored
As we wait upon the Lord
Amen.