THE POWER OF WAITING ON GOD

THE POWER OF WAITING ON GOD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31

Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:14; Lamentations 3:25-26; Habakkuk 2:3; James 5:7-8; Romans 8:25

INTRODUCTION:
In a world that thrives on speed and instant gratification, waiting seems inconvenient and unproductive. Yet, in the economy of God, waiting is not wasting—it is often the period He uses to prepare, refine, and empower us. Many biblical figures achieved greatness, not because they rushed ahead, but because they waited on the Lord and trusted His timing.

Waiting on God is a spiritual discipline that reveals our trust and dependence on Him. It teaches us patience, builds our faith, and deepens our relationship with God. It is in the waiting room of life that God shapes our character and prepares us for what lies ahead.

The power of waiting lies not in inactivity, but in active trust—knowing that God is working behind the scenes, even when we cannot see it. Let us consider what the Bible teaches about this powerful truth and how we can harness it for victorious living.

1. WAITING ON GOD RENEWS YOUR STRENGTH
Waiting is not a sign of weakness, but a pathway to divine strength and vitality.

a) God gives strength to the weary
Isaiah 40:29 – When we are tired and feel like giving up, God infuses us with supernatural strength.

b) Strength comes from trusting in God's timing
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength and soar like eagles.

c) Waiting produces endurance and spiritual stamina
Romans 5:3-4 – Patience through trials builds character and hope.

d) God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9 – When we feel weak, God's power rests upon us.

Biblical Example: Elijah under the Juniper Tree
1 Kings 19:4-8 – When Elijah was weary and discouraged, God renewed his strength and sent him on a new mission.

2. WAITING ON GOD BUILDS SPIRITUAL MATURITY
Growth in God takes time and is often forged in seasons of waiting.

a) Waiting helps us develop the fruit of patience
Galatians 5:22-23 – Patience is a fruit of the Spirit that grows in waiting.

b) It teaches us to trust God's process
Psalm 37:7 – Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.

c) Waiting purifies our motives
Proverbs 16:2 – God weighs the intents of the heart, especially when we wait.

d) Delay is not denial but divine preparation
Habakkuk 2:3 – The vision awaits an appointed time.

Biblical Example: Joseph in Egypt
Genesis 37–41 – Joseph waited many years from the pit to the palace, and God used that time to prepare him.

3. WAITING ON GOD REVEALS HIS WILL CLEARLY
When we pause and wait, we can better discern God's direction.

a) God speaks in the stillness
Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God.

b) Waiting helps us avoid hasty decisions
Isaiah 30:18 – Blessed are those who wait for Him.

c) Clarity comes in seasons of reflection and prayer
James 1:5 – Ask God for wisdom and He will give it generously.

d) God gives peace as a confirmation
Colossians 3:15 – Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.

Biblical Example: The Disciples in the Upper Room
Acts 1:4-8 – They waited in prayer and received divine direction and power.

4. WAITING ON GOD ATTRACTS DIVINE INTERVENTION
God shows up mightily for those who wait on Him.

a) God comes through for those who hope in Him
Lamentations 3:25 – The Lord is good to those who wait for Him.

b) Divine help often comes at the last minute
Psalm 46:1 – God is a very present help in trouble.

c) Waiting shows we believe in God's faithfulness
Hebrews 10:23 – Hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering.

d) God rewards those who wait on Him
Hebrews 11:6 – He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

Biblical Example: Abraham and Sarah
Genesis 18:10–14 – Despite long years of waiting, God fulfilled His promise at the appointed time.

5. WAITING ON GOD LEADS TO GREATER TESTIMONIES
The best testimonies often come from long seasons of trusting God.

a) Delay increases the glory of the outcome
John 11:4 – Lazarus' sickness was for the glory of God.

b) Waiting leads to results that surpass human expectation
Ephesians 3:20 – God does exceedingly above what we ask or think.

c) God uses waiting to magnify His name
Isaiah 25:9 – This is the Lord we have waited for; let us rejoice.

d) The testimony encourages others to trust God
Psalm 40:1-3 – Many will see it and fear and trust in the Lord.

Biblical Example: Hannah’s Testimony of Samuel
1 Samuel 1:20-28 – After years of waiting, her testimony became a national blessing.

CONCLUSION:
Waiting on God is never a waste of time; it is a divine setup for a greater manifestation of His promises. It is a sacred trust in the One who holds our future. When we wait with faith, we receive not just what we asked for, but more than we imagined.

Let this teaching remind you that even in silence, God is working. Trust His process, rest in His promises, and expect glorious results. Your waiting shall not be in vain.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, teach me to wait on You with unwavering faith.
2. Father, renew my strength in every area where I feel weary.
3. Lord, help me to grow spiritually even in seasons of delay.
4. Father, let my waiting produce powerful testimonies.
5. O Lord, let divine intervention come at the appointed time.
6. I reject the spirit of impatience and anxiety.
7. Holy Spirit, guide me to hear God's voice clearly in the waiting.
8. Let my life not miss divine timing and opportunities.
9. Father, turn every delay in my life to a greater glory.
10. I receive strength, wisdom, and peace in every season of waiting.

GOD’S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. You will not wait in vain; your testimony shall surprise many.
2. God is preparing something glorious for you behind the scenes.
3. Your season of silence shall become a season of celebration.
4. You will rise with strength and soar above every limitation.
5. The Lord will show up for you at the appointed time.
6. Divine clarity and direction are coming your way.
7. Your patience will yield powerful rewards.
8. Your story will become a testimony of God's faithfulness.
9. Every long-awaited promise is receiving divine attention.
10. As you wait, you are being prepared for greatness.