Waiting on the Lord is not passive resignation but active trust. The psalmist declares, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14). To wait on God is to believe that He is faithful, that His promises are true, and that in His perfect time, He will fulfill what He has decreed.

We must wait on God every day—both in the joys of life and in the trials we face. Whether we stand in seasons of prosperity or walk through valleys of sorrow, the call remains the same: trust in Him, lean not on your own understanding, and rest in His providence. Waiting is not inactivity; it is a steadfast clinging to the Lord, knowing that He alone is our refuge.

Are you burdened with cares? Cast them on the Lord. Do you have responsibilities to fulfill? Know that God has assigned them to you and will provide the grace to carry them out. Are you struggling with uncertainty? Seek His wisdom, for He is the source of all truth. When suffering weighs heavily on your soul, submit to His loving discipline, trusting that He is working all things for your good.

Waiting on the Lord is not wasted time. It is a refining process—a sanctifying work in which our faith is strengthened, our hearts are humbled, and our eyes are fixed upon Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith.

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Excerpt taken from Hope, published by Reformation Heritage Books. Used with permission.