Topical Bible Study

Waiting Upon God

56 scripture references across 36 subtopics — Nave's Topical Bible

Overview

Scripture repeatedly calls believers to wait upon God with faith and patience rather than rushing ahead in their own strength. This waiting is not passive inactivity but active trust, anchored in God's faithfulness and timing. The Bible promises that those who wait upon the Lord will be strengthened, renewed, and ultimately blessed.

Key Scriptures

"Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day." (Psalm 25:5, ESV)

"Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you, and therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you." (Isaiah 30:18, NASB)

"Blessed is he who waits and arrives at the 1,335 days!" (Daniel 12:12, ESV)

Application

Cultivate patience in prayer and decision-making by deliberately seeking God's direction before acting, trusting that His timing, though sometimes delayed, is always perfect and purposeful.

Scripture References 56 total

All the day

Are heard

Continually

Experience His goodness

Guidance and teaching

Hope of righteous by faith

In the way of His judgments

Shall inherit the earth

Shall not be ashamed

Shall receive the glorious things prepared by God for them

Shall rejoice in salvation

Shall renew their strength

The consolation of Israel

The fulfillment of His promises

The fulfillment of His word

Wait upon Him only

With earnest desire

With full confidence

With hope in His word

With resignation