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What does it mean to wait on the Lord?

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Waiting on the Lord involves active hope and trust in God's promises, as demonstrated in Psalm 130 where the psalmist expresses his longing and expectation in prayer.

Waiting on the Lord is not passive inactivity but an active and deliberate choice to place one's hope in God's promises. In Psalm 130:5-6, the psalmist articulates, 'I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.' This implies a deep trust in God's faithfulness—a recognition that even amidst distress, one’s eyes are fixed upon Him. To wait is to submit oneself to God’s timing and character, believing that He will act according to His goodness and mercy. It's akin to the anticipation shown by sailors waiting for dawn after a storm, revealing the depth of hope and prayer that accompanies waiting. This waiting is accompanied by a spiritual exercise of prayer and reliance on God, showcasing a posture of faith rather than despair.
Scripture References: Psalm 130:5-6, Romans 8:24-25, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:6, Luke 2:25-30, Hebrews 11:1, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 119:123

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