What to expect when we wait:

 

1. God’s goodness  Lam 3:23-25
2. He will answer your desire  Ps 40:1-2
3. People will see the fruit of our faith  Ps 25:21

 

When we don’t wait:

 

1. We get hurt
2. We hurt others
3. Delay God’s blessing

                  Judas

                  Abraham

 

Grace to wait:

      Psalm 37:7

      Isaiah 40:31

 

Why God waits:

 

1. Refocus our attention
2. Timing
3. To stretch our faith
4. To adjust our motive
5. Circumstances not ready
6. To remind us who is in control
7. Sin in our life

 

How should we wait:

 

1. Patiently
2. Silently             Psalm 62:1
3. Courage
4. Steadfast                      Psalm 27:14
5. In obedience                 Psalm 25:9-10