Topical Encyclopedia Waiting upon God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of patience, trust, and faith in God's promises. The fulfillment of His Word is a testament to His faithfulness and sovereignty, and believers are called to wait upon Him with hope and expectation.Biblical Foundation The concept of waiting upon God for the fulfillment of His Word is deeply rooted in Scripture. In the Old Testament, the patriarchs and prophets often exemplified this waiting. Abraham, for instance, waited for the promise of a son, Isaac, as God had spoken to him. Genesis 21:1-2 states, "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 him." Similarly, the Israelites waited for the fulfillment of God's promise to deliver them from Egyptian bondage. Exodus 12:41 records, "At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt." This deliverance was a direct fulfillment of God's Word to Abraham in Genesis 15:13-14. Prophetic Fulfillment The prophets also spoke of waiting for God's Word to come to pass. Isaiah 40:31 encourages believers, "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 verse highlights the strength and renewal that come from waiting on God, trusting in His timing and promises. The coming of the Messiah was a significant promise that required waiting. The prophet Micah foretold the birthplace of the Messiah in Micah 5:2 , "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." This prophecy was fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ, as recorded in Matthew 2:1-6. New Testament Perspective In the New Testament, waiting upon God continues to be a vital aspect of the Christian faith. Believers are encouraged to wait for the return of Christ, as promised in Scripture. Titus 2:13 speaks of "waiting for the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." The early church exemplified waiting upon God through prayer and expectation. Acts 1:4 recounts Jesus' instruction to His disciples: "And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.'" This promise was fulfilled with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Spiritual Discipline Waiting upon God is not passive but an active spiritual discipline. It involves prayer, meditation on Scripture, and a steadfast hope in God's faithfulness. Psalm 130:5 expresses this sentiment: "I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope." The Apostle Paul, in Romans 8:25 , writes, "But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently." This patience is rooted in the assurance that God's Word will not return void but will accomplish what He desires (Isaiah 55:11). Conclusion Waiting upon God for the fulfillment of His Word is a profound expression of faith and trust in His divine plan. Throughout the Bible, believers are encouraged to wait with hope, knowing that God's promises are sure and His timing perfect. Torrey's Topical Textbook Habakkuk 2:3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Ministry Elijah the Tishbite The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Expectation of the ... 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