What does the Bible say about waiting on god?
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The Bible teaches that waiting on God is a hopeful, trusting perseverance rooted in his faithful character and wise providence. Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength to those who wait for the Lord, while Psalms 27:13-14 calls believers to courage as they confidently expect his goodness. We wait not passively, but through prayer, obedience, and settled trust, as Proverbs 3:5-6 directs. Lamentations 3:25 and Micah 7:7 affirm that the Lord is good to those who seek him and listen for his saving help. Even when his timing seems slow, 2 Peter 3:9 assures us that God is patient and purposeful, working for the good of his people and the fulfillment of his promises.
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- Isaiah 40:31
but those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
- Lamentations 3:25
Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.
- Psalms 27:13-14
[13] I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living. [14] Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.
- Isaiah 30:18
Therefore will Yahweh wait, that he may be gracious to you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy on you: for Yahweh is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
[5] Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- James 5:7-8
[7] Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain. [8] You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
- Psalms 27:14
Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.
- Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
- 2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
- Psalms 130:5-6
[5] I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. [6] My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning; More than watchmen for the morning.
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