Psalm 39:7
Psalm 39:7
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
This verse expresses a profound sense of trust and hope in God. The psalmist reflects on the deep longing of the soul for God's intervention, but there is no anxiety in this waiting. Instead, it is a waiting anchored in hope, knowing that God is trustworthy. It serves as a reminder that when we wait on the Lord, we do not wait in vain. Our hope is not in our own efforts or in external circumstances, but in God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises. This verse calls us to place our trust completely in God, understanding that He is our ultimate hope and the source of our strength during times of uncertainty. Waiting on God requires patience and faith, as it often challenges our human tendency to take control. However, when we place our hope in Him, we will find that He is faithful, and His timing is perfect.
Psalm 130:5
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Psalms 34:5
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
1 Corinthians 15:19
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;