This is one of the Series of Lessons about life in God�s family � a life of disappointments, mistakes, struggles, hardships, and misunderstandings. The summarization of these lessons is that, not a moment, however, is spent apart from God�s watchful eye. I hope, and pray that each message will bring you reassurance and renewed determination to Hang Tough.
A.� WAITERS � IN THE SCRIPTURES �
To begin our journey into the subject of Waiting on God, let us take a quick look at those people who learned the lesson of waiting �from ordinary people, who became spiritual giants.
1.Noah -120 Year
2.Job
3.Abraham -(Genesis. 11:27-12:4 )
4.Joseph
5.Moses - 80 Years(40 years in Egypt; 40 years in the desert )
6.Paul - 3 Years in the Arabian Desert with Gamaliel .
7.Jesus - 3 � 3 � Years with His Disciples.
B.WHAT TO DO WHILE WAITING �
In Psalm 62, we find a very helpful and I might add, simple outline to guide our thinking with regard to victorious.
1.Wait For God To Direct Our Steps - (Psalm 62:1,5)
Don�t run ahead, Wait! A yellow light means wait, watch carefully. You can not wait and run at the same time. Here, as if David was talking to himself: � Soul, Self, listen! You do what you�ve been told!� So, here he was saying: � Wait for God to direct your steps.�
2. Trust God to provide Your Needs -(Psalm 62:1-2)
When we wait for God to direct our steps, He does. When we trust Him to meet our needs, He does. Someone has expressed this encouraging thought ( and I believe that they are just timely ) : �God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about.
3. We must Wait in Stability and Confidence on Him �
There is sense of stability in trusting the Lord. That�s how we should wait. Silently, and with a sense of confidence. Today, there are various types of so-called wait-ers. A)Impatient Wait-ers. B)Complacent Wait-ers. C)Serious Wait-ers.
CONCLUSION :
There are three direct applications to be found in verse 8 of Psalm 62. As we conclude this lesson, let us ponder them in our hearts. May they serve as guiding lights in our Christian walk as we wait on the Lord.
I.Waiting involves Trusting.
II.Waiting includes Praying.
III.Waiting implies Resting.
Well, I hope this lesson be a blessing to you all. If you have any comments or questions, just E-mail me... now... Dr. Rene A. Layco
