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Waiting upon God

Waiting upon God means actively trusting in His timing and provision rather than rushing ahead in our own strength. Scripture calls believers to patient dependence on the Lord for guidance, deliverance, and the fulfillment of His promises.

Overview

Waiting upon God is a central theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing trust in His sovereignty and timing. Rather than passive inactivity, biblical waiting involves active faith, persistent prayer, and confidence that God will provide and guide. The Psalms repeatedly encourage believers to anchor their hope in the Lord's faithfulness and mercy.

Key Scriptures

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord" (Psalm 27:14, NASB). "The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing" (Psalm 145:15-16, ESV). "We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield" (Psalm 33:20, NIV).

Application

When facing uncertainty or delay, commit to prayerful waiting on God's direction rather than impulsively pursuing your own solutions, trusting that His timing brings greater blessing than human urgency.

Scripture References 40

Psalms 104:27 Psalms 104:28 Psalms 145:15 Psalms 145:16 Psalms 104:27 Psalms 104:28 Psalms 145:15 Psalms 145:16 Jeremiah 14:22 Psalms 25:5 Psalms 27:14 Psalms 37:7 Hosea 12:6 Psalms 25:5 Galatians 5:5 Psalms 123:2 Psalms 39:7 Psalms 39:8 Psalms 59:9 Psalms 59:10 Psalms 33:20 Psalms 62:1 Psalms 62:2 Genesis 49:18 1 Corinthians 1:7 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Luke 2:25 Acts 1:4 Habakkuk 2:3 Zephaniah 3:8 Psalms 123:2 Luke 12:36 James 5:7 Psalms 52:9 Isaiah 42:4 Isaiah 60:9 Psalms 62:5 Psalms 25:21 Isaiah 33:2 Psalms 52:9

Full Topical Reference List 63 total — Nave's Topical Bible

As the giver of all temporal blessings

Psalms 104:27 Psalms 104:27 Psalms 104:28 Psalms 104:28 Psalms 145:15 Psalms 145:15 Psalms 145:16 Psalms 145:16

As the God of providence

As the God of salvation

Psalms 25:5

Exhortations and encouragements to

Hosea 12:6 Psalms 27:14 Psalms 37:7

For guidance and teaching

Psalms 25:5

For hope of righteousness by faith

Galatians 5:5

For mercy

Psalms 123:2

For pardon

Psalms 39:7 Psalms 39:8

For protection

Psalms 33:20 Psalms 59:9 Psalms 59:10

For salvation

Genesis 49:18 Psalms 62:1 Psalms 62:2

For the coming of Christ

1 Corinthians 1:7 1 Thessalonians 1:10

For the consolation of Israel

Luke 2:25

For the fulfillment of His promises

Acts 1:4

For the fulfillment of His word

Habakkuk 2:3

God calls us to

Zephaniah 3:8

Illustrated

James 5:7 Luke 12:36 Psalms 123:2

Is good

Psalms 52:9

Predicted of the Gentiles

Isaiah 42:4 Isaiah 60:9

Saints have expectation from

Psalms 62:5

Saints plead, in prayer

Isaiah 33:2 Psalms 25:21

Saints resolve on

Psalms 52:9 Psalms 59:9

Should be done all the day

Psalms 25:5

Should be done continually

Hosea 12:6

Should be done especially in adversity

Isaiah 8:17 Psalms 59:1 Psalms 59:2 Psalms 59:3 Psalms 59:4 Psalms 59:5 Psalms 59:6 Psalms 59:7 Psalms 59:8 Psalms 59:9

Should be done in the way of His judgments

Isaiah 26:8

Should be done with earnest desire

Psalms 130:6

Should be done with full confidence

Micah 7:7

Should be done with hope in His word

Psalms 130:5

Should be done with patience

Psalms 37:7 Psalms 40:1

Should be done with resignation

Lamentations 3:26

Should be done with the soul

Psalms 62:1 Psalms 62:5

The patience of saints often tried in

Psalms 69:3

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