Waiting
“Qavah, to wait, look for, hope; Greek apekdechomai, to eagerly await”
Summary
Waiting on God involves expectant hope, patient trust, and confident anticipation of His deliverance, provision, and the fulfillment of His promises.
☩Waiting for God's Salvation
Throughout Scripture, the faithful are described as waiting on God for salvation, mercy, and deliverance. Jacob's dying words express this: 'I have waited for your salvation, O LORD.' The psalmist declares his soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning. This waiting involves both active expectancy and patient endurance—trusting that God will act in His perfect timing. Simeon waited for the consolation of Israel and was rewarded with seeing the Christ child.
☩Waiting and Spiritual Renewal
Isaiah promises that those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength, mount up with wings like eagles, run and not be weary, walk and not faint. Waiting is not passive resignation but active trust that positions believers to receive divine strength. The good is proclaimed to those who wait for Him—the LORD is good to all who seek Him. This waiting involves the whole soul, earnest desire, patience, resignation, hope in God's word, and full confidence in His character.
☩Waiting for Christ's Return
The New Testament frequently describes believers as waiting for Christ's coming. Paul commends the Thessalonians for turning from idols to wait for God's Son from heaven. Believers eagerly await the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. This waiting shapes Christian living—spurring vigilance, holy conduct, and perseverance in faith until the Lord returns.