The Secret to Courage in Delayed Seasons
Wait on the Lord—three words that are easy to say but hard to live. When answers seem distant and change feels impossible, Psalm 27:14 reminds us that waiting is not weakness—it’s a weapon of spiritual strength and courage.
Scripture Reading
“Wait on the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait on the Lord.”
— Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
1. Wait on the Lord with Strength
The Psalmist doesn’t just say wait—he says to wait with strength. The Hebrew word for “wait” (qavah) carries the sense of expectation, like a rope being stretched but not broken.
- Not passive waiting – It’s active, hopeful, trusting
- Not weak delay – It’s choosing strength over panic
- Not giving up – It’s digging in deeper (Isaiah 40:31)
To wait on the Lord means you choose to trust God’s timing over your timeline.
2. Wait on the Lord with Courage
“Be strong and take heart…”
David had enemies surrounding him, fear pressing in, and battles all around—but instead of rushing to fix everything, he leaned into courageous waiting.
Why?
Because courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear—it means choosing faith in the middle of it. The courage to wait is rooted in:
- God’s past faithfulness (Psalm 27:1-3)
- God’s present nearness (Psalm 34:18)
- God’s future victory (Romans 8:28)
3. Why Wait on the Lord?
You can wait on people and be disappointed. You can wait on circumstances and stay frustrated. But when you wait on the Lord, you wait on the One who is:
- All-knowing – His timing is perfect (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
- All-powerful – He can move mountains (Mark 11:23)
- Always good – He works for your good (Romans 8:28)
Psalm 130:5 says, “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope.” That kind of waiting reshapes your heart.
Practicing the Art of Waiting
When impatience rises:
- Pause and Pray – Invite God into your restless thoughts
- Remember His Promises – Write down key Scriptures to declare
- Reflect on His Goodness – Rehearse your testimony
- Worship While You Wait – Let praise replace pressure
Reflection Questions – Wait on the Lord
- Where in your life are you struggling to wait on the Lord right now?
- How has waiting on God in the past shaped your character or deepened your faith?
- What promise from Scripture can anchor you while you wait?
Prayer for Strength to Wait
Lord, I confess that waiting is difficult. I want answers now and change quickly, but I choose today to wait on You. Strengthen my heart. Teach me to trust Your timing. Remind me that You are always working, even in the silence. Help me to be courageous as I wait on the Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Final Thought:
Waiting on God is not wasted time—it is the refining fire where trust is forged, strength is developed, and courage is born.
