Learning How To Tarry and Wait for God (Bible Study)
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Introduction
We know certainly that there are good things you are expecting in this life. Things like money, good employment, visa, personal business, B.Sc/Masters/PhD degrees, spouse, children, good health, houses, car, landed property, promotion, genuine friends, spiritual growth, and so many others. These are good and worth having.
But quite often, these things do not come the moment you desired them, despite all your struggle and hardwork. This may lead to frustration and tendency to give up. This is where the message for today comes handy – wait on God. There is a hope that prevails: the kind of hope that goes through all challenges but refuses to give up.
Today, we will learn more about waiting for God and what to do during the process of waiting.
Class Study
A). What does ‘Waiting on God’ mean? (Bible Study verses: Psalm 130:5-6, Psalm 123:1-2, Psalm 5:3)
1. To expect something from God.
2. Resting on God’s promises.
3. Look unto God for answers.
B). Why should I wait on God? (Bible Study verses: Isaiah 40:27-31, Heb. 13:5, Eccl. 3:11)
1. He is a faithful God.
2. To attract God’s huge blessings.
3. God has His own time
4. For renewal of strength.
C). What should I be doing while waiting for God? (Bible study verse: Psalm 128:1-6, Eccl. 11:6, Luke 18:7-8)
1. Live a holy life
2. Call on God continuously
3. Look for other opportunities God may be bringing your way.
4. Persist in pursuing your life goals.
5. Seek counsel from godly pastors/men.
6. Develop a possibility mindset – God can do it.
D). Were there men and women that waited on God and received what they requested? (Bible Study verse: Gen. 21:2, Daniel 2:1-23, 1 Kings 18:41-19:8 )
1. Yes, there were many of them.
2. Joseph: Received the kingdom of Egypt
3. Elijah: Received answer to prayer – rain
4. Abraham: received son, Isaac
5. Daniel: Revelation of king’s dream
6. Hannah: received sons and daughters.
E). What does God test when we wait on Him? (Bible Study verses: Gen. 29:20, Matt. 24:13, Ruth 1:15-16 )
1. He tests our patience.
2. Ability to endure and remain steadfast.
3. He checks our level of love for Him.
Conclusion:
The hope that prevails is the hope that is placed on God, with a confident assurance that God will surely answer and attend to our requests. Even when he does not answer, this too is for our own good, for God knows all things, and gives us the best. So, let us lean on Him always and refuse to doubt. Amen.
Shalom.
8 comments
Doris Allen Apr 26, 2019 at 1:35 pm
Thank you for your teaching.
ReplyDoris Allen Apr 26, 2019 at 1:42 pm
Thank you for your teaching.
ReplyEzekiel Ugbenyo Dec 22, 2019 at 6:22 am
It’s interesting and encouraging
ReplyTIFFANY TREADWELL Jul 12, 2020 at 1:49 pm
What about when your praying for something that is time sensitive for example i have a job offer and I’m praying God will tell me whether to take it or not. I need the answer by Tuesday the latest. How can I get an answer on a time frame?
ReplyAjibade-Smith Jan 19, 2024 at 12:14 pm
Be rest assured that God is always on time Isaiah 63:1(God travels in the greatness of His strength!). He’ll definitely meet up with your Tuesday deadline if it’s absolutely important for you not to take the job!
ReplyGbadamosi Oluwatosin Apr 13, 2024 at 9:32 am
Waiting for an answer involves, praying, reading the word of God as well….in doing this He speaks to his children. Is now left on you to be sensitive. He might not speak in direction at which you are expecting him to speak…all you need is to be sensitive but I can assure you that He will surely speak.
ReplyTor Happy Aondokuma Oct 20, 2020 at 6:16 pm
Amen!
ReplyMay God give me the grace to cultivate a habit of tarrying in His presence now and forevermore.
Gbadamosi Oluwatosin Apr 12, 2024 at 9:58 pm
God bless you for this write up, one thing i have come to realize about this God is that He never fails. If you tarry in His presence and nothing is coming, it is either the stuff is not good enough for you or there is a need to wait the more. One thing i can assure you of him is that He never shares His Glory with anyone.
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