Brief Summary
This video encourages viewers who are waiting on the Lord to persevere in faith. It emphasizes that God is always present and working on their behalf, even when it feels like their prayers are unanswered or their situation is not improving. The video provides practical advice on how to stay strong during times of waiting, including remembering that God is on your side, praying, staying in the Word, fellowshipping with God, and being mindful of the company you keep. The video concludes with a prayer for strength, renewed faith, and a deeper relationship with God during difficult times.
- God is always present and working on your behalf.
- Strength is required when waiting.
- Practical advice on how to stay strong during times of waiting: prayer, reading the Word, fellowship with God.
Introduction: Waiting on the Lord
The video starts with an invitation to pray together for those waiting on the Lord. Before the prayer, the speaker shares verses from Psalm 46:1-5, emphasizing God as a refuge and strength, and Habakkuk 2:3, highlighting that visions will come to pass in appointed time. The speaker encourages viewers to trust in God's promises, even when it seems like they are delayed, reinforcing the idea that God will bring to pass what He has said.
Assurances of Faith and the Reality of Waiting
The speaker references Mark 11:24 and Matthew 7:7-8 to reinforce the assurances of faith, reminding viewers that believing in prayer leads to receiving, and asking, seeking, and knocking will be rewarded. Acknowledging the difficulty of waiting, the speaker shares personal experience of a seven-year financial drought, empathizing with the pain, longing, and fluctuating faith that accompany such periods. Despite the challenges, the speaker affirms that waiting on the Lord ultimately leads to a testimony and the fulfillment of His promises.
Sources of Strength During Waiting
The speaker shares truths learned about waiting, emphasizing the need for strength during these times. The first key is remembering that God is on your side, offering refuge and strength in every situation. The speaker encourages viewers to call on God through prayer, even simple expressions of weariness, and to immerse themselves in the Word of God, allowing it to fill them up and change their perspective. Fellowship with God is also crucial for renewing strength, as highlighted in Isaiah 40:31, which promises renewed strength to those who wait upon the Lord. Finally, the speaker advises being mindful of the company you keep, seeking out those who speak life and hope.
Prayer for Strength and Renewal
The speaker leads a heartfelt prayer, asking God for strength, renewed hope, and restored faith. The prayer acknowledges weariness and difficulty in praying and studying, seeking a restoration of love for God's Word, delight in prayer, and hunger for His presence. It asks for a softened heart, a closer relationship with God, and a deeper dependence on Him. The prayer emphasizes trusting in God's presence and work, even in moments of silence or lack of understanding, and seeks awareness of His mighty hand and assurance of not being forgotten or abandoned. It concludes with a decree of life, strength, and a future testimony, trusting that God will bring miracles, answered prayers, and a renewed heart.
Closing and Encouragement
The speaker expresses belief that God has blessed those who participated in the prayer. Viewers are encouraged to share meaningful parts of the message and any prayer points in the comment section for communal prayer. The video concludes with gratitude for viewers' participation and a blessing for a lovely day ahead.
