Psalms 37:7 NKJV
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.”
INSIGHT
-Patience is Hebrew is written as qawah which means to be calm, to wait or expect. We are reminded to set our hearts on the Lord and intentionally commit all our plans to Him daily as we align our will to His will. To trust in God and wait patiently for Him even though we see the wicked prospering. God call us to maintain a steadfast and have unwavering trust in Him, even in the midst of challenging circumstances or when faced with the apparent success of the wicked. It reminds us that God is ultimately in control and that He will bring justice and righteousness in His perfect timing. The advantage herein is that we will inherit the land, dwell in peace and prosperity.
PRAYER
Holy, holy, holy are You Lord God Almighty Who was Who is and Who is to come. You are our God and none can be compared to You dear Lord Jesus. You are our Shelter and Shield Abba Father, our Rock. We stand upon Your word and put our trust in You alone the Rock of our salvation. We thank You for enabling us to see this day and to be in Your presence all the time. Thank You for enabling us to see this day for we have hope that You are surely doing a new thing in our lives. May You fill us with Your fruit of patience that our hearts may always wait on You. May Your peace that surpasses all human understanding dwell in our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. May Your love never fail, and prosperity never cease. We pray this in Jesus mighty name. Amen
Further reading: Job 35:14, Philippians 4:7
1 Samuel 13:5-14 NKJV
“Then the Philistines gathered together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the seashore in multitude. And they came up and encamped in Michmash, to the east of Beth Aven. When the men of Israel saw that they were in danger (for the people were distressed), then the people hid in caves, in thickets, in rocks, in holes, and in pits. And some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. Now it happened, as soon as he had finished presenting the burnt offering, that Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might greet him. And Samuel said, “What have you done?” Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that you did not come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered together at Michmash, then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the Lord.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.” And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you. For now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.”
INSIGHT
-The Israelites found themselves in a precarious situation under siege by the Philistines. They trembled and sort for refuge from king Saul who lost his patience upon Samuel’s delay and sacrificed at the altar designed for priests. His pivotal decision altered his fate. By unlawfully offering the burnt offering himself, Saul steps outside the boundaries of God’s command, showcasing his failure to trust in God’s timing and he lost his kingship. King David waited on the Lord and did His will, and his kingdom was established forever. We are called to wait on God despite the circumstances and He will always show us His glory. God also requires that we love Him and submit our hearts totally to Him.
PRAYER
Almighty Father we bow before Your throne and worship at Your feet. We love You Jesus. Lee thank You for You have been our help in times of need and Your name Jesus is our strong tower and refuge in times of trouble. Lord we bless Your name and worship You for there is none like You. You are a great and mighty God. Today we repent all the sins and iniquity we have committed and omitted. May You cleanse and sanctify us by Your precious blood Lord Jesus. May You give us a heart of patience in all matters. May You increase our faith to trust in You and believe that You will do it no matter what. You are faithful to keep Your promise and fulfill Your promises. We thank You Lord for we know You shall come through for us in all situations and all our heart’s desires according to Your divine will for our lives. We pray this in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
Further reading: Psalm 27:14
Psalms 40:1-4 NKJV
“I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”
INSIGHT
-David recounts the benefits that he received from waiting on the Lord. David was rescued from the dominion of the enemy. Believers are evidently redeemed from the dominion of sin and satan when we trust in God. David received spontaneous praise, a new song that comes from our God. Believers receive heartfelt worship and testimony that is ignited by deliverance. We are called to hope in Christ and His deliverance, trust and offer encouragement to remain steadfast in faith regardless of life’s challenges.
PRAYER
We extol You Lord Jesus and Your praise will always be on our lips. We will glory in You Lord, let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me let us exalt His name together. We sought You Lord and You answered us delivered us from all our fears. Those who look to You are radiant and our faces are never covered with shame. Your angel the Lord encamps around those who fear You and You deliver us from all our troubles. We have tasted and seen that You are good Lord Jesus, may You vindicate us from all our troubles and grant us victory in all our battles. May You fight for us dear Lord Jesus all our battles for they belong to You. May You cleanse us and cover us with Your precious blood for we seek Your face all day and night. Thank You for You are Good dear Lord Jesus and Your mercies endures forever. May Your favor and grace be upon we humbly call on You. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forever more. Amen
Further reading: Hebrews 2:18, 2 Timothy 1:12
Isaiah 40:31 NKJV
“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”
INSIGHT
-We live by hope each day depending on God for strength and renewal. Psalm 27:14 reminds us to wait for the Lord and be strong and take courage in Him. The Lord assures us that once we wait on Him patiently that He shall help us and renew our strength amidst social, economic, emotional, and psychological challenges that we might be faced with daily.
PRAYER
Dear Lord Jesus, we wait on You for help and strength, You are our Strength and Shield. You are our only hope of salvation and support. Our hearts wait on You, our souls depend on You, please help us. Please deliver us and all those who are down trodden and down cast. Our heart are glad in You and we trust in Your holy name. Let Your steadfast love O Lord be upon u even as we hope in You our merciful Savior. We shall wait on You Lord for renewal of strength. We shall mount up with wings like eagles. We shall run and not be weary. We shall walk and not faint. All our hope and trust is in You. We give You praise and adoration, and it is in Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen
Further reading: Isaiah 64:4
Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
INSIGHT
–Paul encourages believers to remain steadfast in their good works, despite challenges or delays in seeing results. Doing good often requires effort and persistence, and we are encouraged not to lose heart. The exhortation acknowledges that discouragement is common when we don’t see immediate results. Paul counters this by pointing believers to the eventual fulfillment of God’s promises. The reward is to encourage brethren to remain on course and the result is often a blessing and reward that come from faithful living.
SUMMARY
Patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and it is founded on love. Patience relies on trusting in God and His timing, holding fast forbearance. Patience outlines the ability to endure difficult situations, people and environments without giving into anger or giving up hope. God continues to grant us patience when we are faced by disappointing situations. In 1 Samuel 13:5-14 we find that when Samuel delayed to come to Gilgal, Saul lost patience and panicked when threatened by attack through the Amalekite troops, and decided to offer the burnt sacrifice. We are called to wait on the Lord despite the threat or challenges that encompass us. We are also called to display patience when people disappoint us. Our Lord calls us to rest in the Lord and wait patiently on Him, and not to fret as the wicket prosper (Psalms 37:7). God hears our prayers and answers us even at the hardest trusts. We are called to wait patiently for the Lord and He will always rescue us and set us upon a rock that cannot be shaken or moved (Psalms 40:1-4). When we wait patiently on the Lord, He renews our strength (Isaiah 40:31). Lastly, when we rely on Jesus and apply patience on Him, He releases His salvation grace upon us now and eternally through His power on the cross (Genesis 49:18).
PRAYER
We praise You dear Lord Jesus and honor You. We exult You and worship Your holy name. We will praise You dear Lord Jesus as long as we are alive and bless Your holy name. We sing praises to You our Lord God Almighty and worship You for what You have done and continue to do in our lives. Our help comes from You Oh God our Helper and Shield. May You bless us abundantly so that in all things at all times having all that we need, we may abound in every good work. May You bless us and keep us dear Jesus. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen.
Further reading: Philippians 2:8