Wait For The Lord

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Today’s Sunday message is a continuation from the Series ‘Songs of Hope’, focusing on the Book of Psalm. Today’s message centered on Psalm 13, where in the beginning of the text we read “How Long, O Lord?” Chapter 13 is a Psalm of David where it is noticeable that it’s divided in three parts — the first part where David voices to the Lord his anguish, the second part where he prays to the Lord to comfort him and finally, the third part, resting to the knowledge that the Lord will answer him.

Today’s message is a wonderful reminder to wait for the Lord. That when God seems silent to our petitions and prayers, we are reminded to:

  • Pour our your heart  – This Psalm tells us to be honest with God. Pour out everything to Him. Remember that God always listens.
  • Process with Him  – When you are having problems, or if God is telling you to wait, remember that during the time that we are waiting, God is developing your character. Waiting doesn’t mean you’re not doing anything and just be lazy. But be productive (read your Bible, grow with Him) and be a blessing to other people.
  • Praise in advance – during the process of waiting, praise and worship the Lord. The greatest blessing is God Himself. Praise Him and worship Him.

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Psalm 13
How Long, O Lord?

1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?
    How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I take counsel in my soul
    and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

3 Consider and answer me, O Lord my God;
    light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him,”
    lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.

5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
    my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the Lord,
    because he has dealt bountifully with me.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What don’t you like waiting for? How do you respond when you have to wait?
2. Why is learning to wait important?
3. How should you wait on the Lord?

1. What don’t you like waiting for? How do you respond when you have to wait?

I hate the traffic, specifically being stuck in the Metro Manila traffic jam. I rarely travel to Manila and I don’t look forward traveling to the city because of traffic. Traffic jams automatically bring me headaches. I know that it is not in my control, and there’s nothing I can do about it. As much as possible I travel very early in the morning. But in some cases I still got stuck in the traffic. The way I respond to this is a change of mindset. I realize that it’s not in my control and it is pointless to get mad on something that is not in my control. Next is I just think of things that will occupy my time, like planning ahead what I need to do later or in the next days, checking my e-mail (as much as possible I don’t use my phone often while travelling because it will strain my eyes), and other things that will shift my mind from thinking about getting stuck in the traffic.

2. Why is learning to wait important?

Learning to wait is important because it develops our character. Not everyone is patient and knows how to wait, but this can be learn. We also need to put our trust on God and know that God always hears us and He answers our prayers.

3. How should you wait on the Lord?

By being productive. Waiting doesn’t mean being lazy and not doing anything. There are avenues where we can be productive and also be a blessing to other people. Learn to meditate on the Word of God, help your family or relatives or those who are in need. Be a positive influence to other people. As we wait on the Lord, it develops our character.

 

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