Topical Bible: Waiting: Upon God: As the Giver of all Temporal Blessings

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Waiting upon God is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the believer's reliance on the Lord for all needs, including temporal blessings. This act of waiting is not passive but involves active faith, trust, and expectation that God, in His perfect timing, will provide for His people.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible consistently portrays God as the ultimate source of all blessings, both spiritual and temporal. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were reminded of their dependence on God for sustenance and prosperity. Deuteronomy 8:18 states, "But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is today."

The Psalms frequently express the theme of waiting on God for provision. Psalm 104:27-28 declares, "All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things." This passage highlights the dependence of all creation on God's timing and generosity.

Examples of Waiting

1. Abraham and Sarah: The account of Abraham and Sarah is a profound example of waiting on God for temporal blessings. Despite their advanced age, they waited for the fulfillment of God's promise of a son. Genesis 21:1-2 records, "Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised."

2. The Israelites in the Wilderness: During their journey through the wilderness, the Israelites learned to depend on God for daily sustenance. Exodus 16:4 recounts God's provision of manna: "Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day.'"

3. Hannah: Hannah's account in 1 Samuel 1 illustrates waiting on God for the blessing of a child. Her persistent prayer and faith were rewarded when God granted her a son, Samuel. 1 Samuel 1:20 states, "So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, 'Because I have asked for him from the LORD.'"

Principles of Waiting

Waiting on God involves several key principles:

· Faith and Trust: Believers are called to trust in God's goodness and timing. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

· Patience and Perseverance: Waiting requires patience and a steadfast spirit. James 5:7-8 advises, "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient until it receives the early and late rains. You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near."

· Prayer and Supplication: Engaging in prayer is essential while waiting on God. Philippians 4:6-7 instructs, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Conclusion

The act of waiting upon God for temporal blessings is a testament to the believer's faith and reliance on the Lord's provision. Through examples in Scripture and the principles outlined, believers are encouraged to trust in God's perfect timing and abundant generosity.

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Psalm 104:27,28
These wait all on you; that you may give them their meat in due season.
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Psalm 145:15,16
The eyes of all wait on you; and you give them their meat in due season.
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The Blessing of God.
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The Poor Man's Friend
... soul groans after thee, to have mercy upon me," then ... the time, but not till then,
when God will deliver ... his people, and he sometimes keeps them waiting at the ...
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Matt. xix. 1
... working the salvation of them that were waiting upon Him and ... those men went away
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The Dispensation of the Divine Favours Reconciled with the ...
... depends, not upon the beneficence of the giver, but upon ... not upon all men, but only
upon the elect ... God waiting to be gracious"God not willing that any should ...
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Thanksgiving Versus Complaining
... thing is that we cannot believe now, without waiting for the ... the things for which
the psalmist calls upon us to ... to the character and the ways of God, which we ...
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The Blessedness of Giving
... put that last money he possessed into the waiting box. ... A clergyman, himself an exponent
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Miscellaneous Subjects.
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all who call upon him. ... not go yourselves to minister the Word of God to others ...
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A Discourse of Mercifulness
... well of religion when they see good works as handmaids waiting upon this queen. ... so
he will in free grace set a crown upon their works ... God loves a cheerful giver ...
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Questions About the Nature and Perpetuity of the Seventh-Day ...
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