Wait On The Lord and He Shall Save Thee

May 8

Wait on the Lord and He shall save thee.

Proverbs 20:22   Say not thou, I will recompense evil;

but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Beloved, it is your privilege in every perplexity and trial to go to the Lord to spread your case before him, to plead His precious promises, and to wait expecting Him to appear for you.

Wait on Him for light to discover the nature and design of your trouble; for wisdom that you may act honourably, and endure scripturally; for power to sustain you under, and bring you through it; and for consolation to make you happy and resigned under it.

Wait upon the Lord in earnest, simple, persevering prayer; in searching, reading and meditating upon His holy word; in self-examination as to your views, motives, and designs.

Wait upon the Lord, believing that He will fulfil His word, answer your prayers, and send you deliverance; patiently enduring until He sees good to appear on your behalf.

Waiting on the Lord you engage Him on your side, you put His mercy and faithfulness to the trial; you are assured your strength shall be renewed; and God has promised you shall never be ashamed.

Beloved, let us look to, trust in, and wait upon our God continually.

Oh, teach me, Lord, to wait for thou will,

To be content with all thou dost;

For me thy grace sufficient still,

With most supplied when needed most

O Saviour! give me grace to wait,

And daily watch before thy gate.

James Smith