1. Wait on the Lord Psalms 62:1-8 04/29/2018

2. 1 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
3 How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down--this leaning wall, this tottering fence? (Psalms 62:1-3, NIV)

3. 4 They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. (Psalms 62:4-5, NIV)

4. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (Psalms 62:6-8, NIV)

5. Biblical examples of those who waited on God.
Noah
Job
Abraham
Joseph

6. Moses
From the New Testament:
Jesus.
The disciples waited in the upper room.
Paul waited for three years.

7. Wait on the Lord Why Wait? God instructs us to wait for strength.
31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,/ they will walk and not be faint. (Isa 40:31, NIV)

8. Wait on the Lord He tells us to wait for provision.
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. (Ps 62:5, NIV)

9. He tells us to wait for direction.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him,. and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV)

10. We are even told to wait for God’s will to be accomplished.
36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (Hebrews 10:36, NIV)

11. How should we wait on God? While we wait, supplicate.
1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. (Psalms 40:1)

12. Doing our best as Christians is telling God all our needs as we wait upon Him.

13. While we wait, saturate (Psa. 130:5)
5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. (Psa 130:5)
Study about God’s goodness.

14. Study about God’s promises:
Salvation for the seeking sinner (Ro. 10:9-13, Jn. 14:6).
Forgiveness when we are guilty (1 Jn. 1:9, Prov. 28:13)

15. Strength when we are weak (Is. 41:10, Ps. 27:13-14).
Comfort when we are in sorrow (Is. 61:1-2, Mt. 5:4).

16. Grace when we are sick or suffering (2 Co. 12:8- 10, Jas. 5:13-16).
Protection when we are in danger. (Ps. 27:5, 50:15).

17. Courage when we are afraid. (Ps. 46:1-2, 34:4).
Peace when we are upset (Is 26:3).
Rest when we are weary (Mt.11:28).

18. Guidance when we face decisions.
Strength when we face temptation (1 Co 10:13)

19. Provision when we have need.
Companionship when we are alone (Heb. 13:5).
Encouragement when we are defeated (Deut. 33:27).

20. Conclusion
Waiting on God involves trusting Him, reading His Word so we can listen to Him, praying to Him, and resting in Him quietly.
Are you a waiter or a runner?

21. Wait on the Lord Psalms 62:1-8 04/29/2018