Introduction: Let’s face it, it is hard to wait patiently. Do you agree? Are you a patient person? Have you ever sat in a waiting room at the hospital or doctor’s office for hours? Waiting without growing impatient is difficult. Right?

But try practicing waiting upon the Lord. It is easier said than done. Here are some great reasons to “wait upon the Lord.”

1. Wait on the Lord because He is God! (Psalm 27:14) – “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

There is no God like our God! He is the One and only! After all, there is nothing too hard for the Lord, said Jeremiah. Luke reminds his readers that what is impossible with men is possible with God. Our Lord makes it well worth our waiting. So then, waiting with expectation certainly helps the process.

2. Wait on the Lord because He will give you courage! (Psalm 27:14) – “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

Courage is greatly needed these days. Wouldn’t you agree? That is courage to live right. Courage to face our infernal enemies. Courage like Joshua, Daniel, John the Baptist, and the list goes on. So then be of good courage! Remember, the opposite of courage is fear. But also do not forget to feed your faith and fight your fear.

3. Wait on the Lord with courage because He will strengthen your heart! (Psalm 27:14) – “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

We are strengthened by the Lord inwardly as we wait upon Him. Strength is needed to serve Him. Strength is needed to live godly in Christ Jesus. Strength is needed to pray when you do not feel like it. Strength is needed to boldly declare that Jesus Christ is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”

Don’t forget that when we are weak in our own strength, then we can be strong in the Lord’s power.

I love Isaiah 40:31. “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

So will you practice waiting upon the Lord?

Remember, patience is a part of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23). Apart from Jesus Christ’s inward enablement, we will succumb to impatience and consequently give up waiting.

Conclusion: Waiting upon the Lord is a FAITH-BUILDER. Try it.

It is also a NERVE CALMER! Why? Because Jesus is in control; therefore, we can trust His control over and in our life.

Besides that, waiting upon the Lord is a PEACE GIVER.

Do you need strength? Courage? Then WAIT upon the Lord.