Waiting Upon God: For: The Fulfillment of his Promises
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Waiting upon God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting a posture of faith, patience, and trust in the divine timing and sovereignty of God. The fulfillment of God's promises often requires His people to wait, a process that refines faith and deepens reliance on Him.

Biblical Examples of Waiting for God's Promises

1. Abraham and Sarah: One of the most profound examples of waiting upon God is found in the account of Abraham and Sarah. God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4). Despite their advanced age and Sarah's barrenness, they waited for the fulfillment of God's promise. "Then the LORD took him outside and said, 'Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.' Then He declared, 'So shall your offspring be'" (Genesis 15:5). Their wait culminated in the birth of Isaac, the child of promise.

2. Joseph: Joseph's life is a testament to waiting on God's timing. Sold into slavery by his brothers and later imprisoned in Egypt, Joseph waited years for the fulfillment of the dreams God had given him. Eventually, he rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt, fulfilling God's promise to use him to save his family and many others from famine (Genesis 41:41-43).

3. Israelites in Egypt: The Israelites endured 400 years of slavery in Egypt before God delivered them, as He had promised to Abraham (Genesis 15:13-14). Their deliverance through Moses and the subsequent journey to the Promised Land illustrate the necessity of waiting on God's timing and trusting in His faithfulness.

4. David: Anointed as king while still a young shepherd, David waited many years before ascending to the throne of Israel. During this time, he faced numerous trials, including persecution by King Saul. David's psalms often reflect his reliance on God during this period of waiting: "Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!" (Psalm 27:14).

Theological Insights on Waiting

Waiting upon God is not passive but an active engagement in faith and obedience. It involves trusting in God's character and His promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. The Bible encourages believers to wait with hope and expectation, knowing that God's timing is perfect and His plans are for our good (Jeremiah 29:11).

Promises of Strength and Renewal

Scripture assures believers that waiting on God brings spiritual renewal and strength. Isaiah 40:31 declares, "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint." This promise highlights the transformative power of waiting on God, as it aligns believers with His purposes and empowers them for the journey ahead.

Encouragement for Believers

The New Testament continues this theme, encouraging believers to wait for the return of Christ and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. Romans 8:25 states, "But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently." This patience is rooted in the assurance of God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises.

In summary, waiting upon God for the fulfillment of His promises is a vital aspect of the Christian faith. It requires trust, patience, and a steadfast hope in God's unchanging nature and His perfect timing. Through waiting, believers are drawn closer to God, their faith is strengthened, and they are prepared to receive the fullness of His promises.
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Acts 1:4
And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, you have heard of me.
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The Time of Trouble
... There are forces now ready, and only waiting the divine permission ... Though God's people
will be surrounded by enemies who are bent upon their destruction ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 39 the time of.htm

The Gift of the Spirit
... If the fulfillment of the promise is not ... improving present opportunities, are idly
waiting for some ... that leads to entire dependence upon God, and unreserved ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 5 the gift of.htm

Answers to Prayer
... INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF AN INVALID."HOW GOD CARES AND ... of this book, and can be depended
upon as authentic ... said to my old father, as I stood waiting for the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/various/the wonders of prayer/answers to prayer.htm

A Pressed Man Yielding to Christ
... as an enquirer at the Savior's feet, waiting for something ... dear friends, how much
we live upon the promises ... No doubt many of God's great and precious promises ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/a pressed man yielding to.htm

The Annunciation of Jesus the Messiah, and the Birth of his ...
... had placed empty on the Holy Table, waiting for the ... the child had, as it were, laid
upon it the ... as High-Priest, [737] offering his child to God in gratitude ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iv the annunciation of.htm

Lives of Faith and Trust
... my promises to all your needs, and expect their fulfillment. ... but he stood on the
deck, waiting upon the Lord ... the man who prayed and waited upon his God with the ...
/.../various/the wonders of prayer/lives of faith and trust.htm

His Future Work
... knowledge about dispensational truths, independent of their waiting for Him ... The curse
was put upon Him ... The sons of God (the redeemed) will be manifested with Him ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the work of christ/iii his future work.htm

Manasseh and Josiah
... infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me ... faith that lays hold on the
promises of God and waits ... The time of waiting may seem long, the soul may be ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 32 manasseh and josiah.htm

Entire Sanctification as Taught by Paul.
... complete should testify to its maintenance upon all suitable ... that has not yet been
consecrated to God is the ... be clamoring for the witness and waiting for the ...
/.../clark/the theology of holiness/chapter vii entire sanctification as.htm

Prophecies Fulfilled
... of encouragement and warning for the tried, waiting ones at ... of the "midnight cry"
had shone upon their pathway ... which they had already received of God, hold fast ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 22 prophecies fulfilled.htm

Resources
What does it mean that hope deferred makes the heart sick (Proverbs 13:12)? | GotQuestions.org

What is absurdism? | GotQuestions.org

In the Song of Solomon, why is it said that we shouldn't awaken love until it pleases? | GotQuestions.org

Waiting: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Waiting Upon God: For: The Consolation of Israel
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