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What does the Bible say about waiting on God?

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The Bible encourages believers to wait patiently on God, as expressed in Psalm 62, which emphasizes that our souls should wait only upon Him.

Psalm 62 teaches that waiting on God is an essential posture for believers, signifying reliance and trust in His sovereignty and goodness. The phrase 'my soul waiteth upon God' highlights the importance of spiritually centering ourselves on Him amidst life's trials and uncertainties. This waiting is not passive; rather, it is an active engagement of hope and expectation from the Lord, who is our rock and salvation. It underscores the dual nature of the believer—the old man and the new man—where the new man finds true strength and hope in waiting solely on God for salvation and sustenance.
Scripture References: Psalm 62, Isaiah 28:16, Psalm 62:5-8, Psalm 40:1-2, Psalm 62:1, Psalm 145:15, Psalm 132:15, John 4:32, Deuteronomy 32:32, Psalms 62:1-8, Psalm 62:1-2, Psalm 37:38, Isaiah 30:15, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25, Psalm 123, Psalm 62:5, Psalm 27:14, James 1:17, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 8:28, Psalm 62:1-5, Psalm 27:13-14, 1 Samuel 13:8-13, Isaiah 40:28-31, Acts 1:4, 5, Genesis 24:12-15, Matthew 7:7-8

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