Blessed are they that wait

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To wait on the Lord necessitates as much holy courage as warring and fighting with his enemies. We are to wait on, wait upon, and wait for the Lord; for it is written, 

“They that wait on the Lord shall inherit the earth,” (Psalm 37:9)

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength,” (Isaiah 40:30) and 

“Blessed are all they that wait for him.” (Isaiah 30:18)

What do we mean, then, by “wait on the Lord”? I say, first, let us wait on the Lord as a beggar waits for alms at the rich man’s door. We are very poor and needy, labouring under such necessities that the whole world cannot supply what we require…Are you seeking the Saviour, and are you trusting him, and have you not yet obtained the peace which comes with believing? Then with great importunity continue in prayer and wait on, remembering that the blessing is worth waiting for: it is such a treasure that if you had to wait for a lifetime fully to obtain it you would be well repaid when it came. Wait, but knock as you wait, with fervent pleading and strong confidence, for the Lord himself waits to be gracious to you. Keep knocking again and again with your resolute blows on the gate. The Lord is good to them that wait for him; he will in due time answer you: it shall never be said that any were sent away empty from his gate…Pray on, believe on, and as surely as God’s promise is true he will in due time grant you conscious salvation, your head shall be lifted high above your enemies round about you, and you shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.

Charles Spurgeon

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