On Thee do I wait all the day.
—Psalm 25:5
Waiting on God—in this expression we find one of the deepest truths of God’s Word in regard to the attitude of the soul in its communion with God.
As we wait on God—just think—He will reveal Himself in us, He will teach us all His will, He will do to us what He has promised, and in all things He will be the Infinite God.
Such is the attitude with which each day should begin. In the inner chamber, in quiet meditation, in expressing our ardent desires through prayer, in the course of our daily work, in all our striving after obedience and holiness, in all our struggles against sin and self-will—in everything we must wait on God to receive what He will bestow, to see what He will do, and to allow Him to be the almighty God.
Meditate on these things, and they will help you to truly value the precious promises of God’s Word.
“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles” (Isaiah 40:31). In this we have the secret of heavenly power and joy.
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord” (Psalm 27:14).
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him” (Psalm 37:7).
The deep root of all scriptural theology is absolute dependence on God. As we exercise this attitude, it will become more natural and blessedly possible to say, “On Thee do I wait all the day.” Here we have the secret of true, uninterrupted, silent adoration and worship of God.
Has this book helped to teach you the true worship of God? If so, the Lord’s name be praised. Or have you only learned how little you know of it? For this, too, let us thank Him.
If you desire a fuller experience of this blessing, read this book again with a deeper insight into what is meant, and a greater knowledge of the absolute need of each day and all day waiting on God. May the God of all grace grant us this.
“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His word do I hope” (Psalm 130:5).
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.…and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psalm 37:7, 4).