Waiting

For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. (Psalms 25:11 KJV)

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: (Acts 13:38 KJV)

David’s prayer fulfilled in his Messiah. How wonderfully God works. But in man’s time, how slowly.

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. (Psalms 27:14 KJV)

Would you have waited the millennia required for God’s promises? Abraham spoke the truth, a prophecy, when he said … My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: .... (Genesis 22:8 KJV) and He did give Himself as that sacrifice, but so many years later.

That sacrifice, the Messiah, is spoken of again in Daniel. Yet hundreds of years continued to pass before His arrival. Hundreds have passed since.

So, you’ll need something to do while going through all of this waiting. How about: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. (Psalms 37:4-5 KJV)

Or, maybe you could Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. (Psalms 100:1-2 KJV)

Even more: Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Psalms 100:4 KJV)

We’ve been promised honor in exchange for His service: If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. (John 12:26 KJV)

So let us follow David’s advice and Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land (Psalms 37:34a KJV)