WAIT UPON THE LORD

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WHY SHOULD WE WAIT UPON THE LORD?
Ps.27:13-14 - we are commanded to WAIT upon the Lord
PROMISES

THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD SHALL :
Is.40:31 Renew their strength Rise up on wings like the eagles Run and not grow weary Walk and not be faint
Ps.37:7-9 Inherit the earth
Is.49:23 Not be ashamed
Lk.12:3 Shall have all things added unto him (be served)
Is.30:18 Be blessed, happy, fortunate, envied
Is.64:4 Have God working on his behalf
Lam.3:25 Obtain the goodness of the Lord
Phil.3:20-21 Shall be changed - transformed
SHALL = denotes FUTURE PROMISE
Tells us what is going to happen to THEY. It also tells us that they who don't, wont get these things
WORD DEFINITIONS: WAIT
Dictionary: to remain - be ready - be in expectation - stay until something anticipated occurs. - tarry to allow one to catch up. - to remain temporarily neglected,unattended to - to work as a waiter
WAIT ON - UPON
to serve the needs of - to follow as a result
WORSHIP IS A FORM OF WAITING
# Scripture: Is.30:18 - expectant looking and longing - expect & look & long for Him and His victory,favor,love,peace,joy & His matchless unbroken companionship.
# Ps.62:5 - hope and expectation
# Is.8:17 - look for and hope
# Hos.12:6 - expectation
HOW TO WAIT
IKi.19:11-12 Loud action - violent wind - earthquake - fire Then - a still small voice - WAIT UPON THE LORD
Do not be swayed by pentecostal excitement
IIKi.2:11 Chariot and horse of fire - distractions while Elijah went up
WAITING DOES NOT MEAN DOING NOTHING
THINGS TO DO WHILE WAITING
IIPet.3:12-14 Prepare your heart
IPet.5:6 Humble yourself before God
Jn.4:23-24 Worship God in Spirit and truth
Mt.6:9-18 Pray and Fast
Jn.12:24 DIE to your self life
WAIT UPON THE LORD - ACT AFTER HE GIVES THE INSTRUCTION
Jn.5:30 as the voice comes so I give a decision
Ps.46:10 be still and know that I am God
Zech.4:6 not by might, not by power,but by My spirit says the Lord
Mt.5:3-11 beatitudes
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