Daily Devotion | New Rocky Creek Baptist Church

How to Wait Upon the Lord

Posted on Dec 4, 2020 in Devotions |

Text: Psalm 27:1-14

Introduction: Are you impatient? At times, I admit, I am! What about standing in line at Walmart or at a red light when you are in a hurry….or a restaurant, etc. What about waiting to hear back from the doctor’s office? My prayer is that we will learn the “VALUE” of “WAITING” upon the LORD! Looking into the life of David reveals, he understood early in life the absolute importance of “WAITING” upon the Lord. He gives us three (3) ways to “WAIT upon the LORD”:

1. WAIT upon the Lord with a “WORSHIPFUL” Heart! (Psa 27:1-4)

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?… Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident….. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty[1] of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”

The word “Lord” is yehôvâh, which means self-existing
The word “seek after” is baw-kash, which means search out by any method
The word “beauty” is nô‛am, which means splendor, or grace, delightfulness
The word “inquire” is bâqar, which means seek out, make search

Personal Application: David’s discovery can be ours. He purposed in heart to make a lifelong practice of WAITING, SEEKING out his relationship with the Lord. While this doesn’t come natural, it can be achieved with a life of discipline. Why not start now?

2. WAIT upon the Lord with a “SURRENDERED” Will! (Psalm 27:8)

“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”

The word “heart” is lêb, which means will, innermost being

Personal Application: Jesus desires that we “Seek” His presence in our life….by His Holy Spirit. If we are in tune, in touch, and in step with our relationship with Jesus, we can sense His presence.

3. WAIT upon the Lord with an “EXPECTANT” Trust! (Psalm 27:14)

“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

The word “wait” is qâvâh, which means hope, look, expect
The word “courage” is châzaq, which means be strong, prevail, hold fast

Personal Application: When we “wait” upon the Lord, He strengthens us! We all need to be strengthened!!

Conclusion: As we “WAIT” upon the Lord with a “WORSHIPFUL” heart, “SURRENDERED” will, and an “EXPECTANT” trust, we can be assured our life will be blessed with strength and courage to face all of life’s challenges.

“Lord, teach us to wait”!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese