0950. 929. Waiting Upon the Lord

929. Waiting Upon the Lord

Psa_62:5

The Hebrew word rendered “wait” in the above verse is translated “rest” in Psa_37:7, “cease” in Lam_2:18, “forbear” in Eze_24:17, “tarry” in 1Sa_14:9, “be still” in Isa_23:2, “quieted” in Psa_131:2. Reading the words into the text, we may say waiting upon the Lord means—

1. Resting in the Lord’s will.

2. Ceasing from self effort.

3. Forbearing to answer back.

4. Tarrying to be empowered.

5. To be still in humble submission.

6. Quieted in the peace of God.

7. Waiting for the Lord’s direction.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH