Psalm 27:1–14 (CSB) 1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— whom should I dread? … 3 Though an army deploys against me, my heart will not be afraid; though a war breaks out against me, I will still be confident. 4 I have asked one thing from the Lord; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the Lord and seeking him in his temple. … 6 Then my head will be high above my enemies around me; I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to the Lord. 7 Lord, hear my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me. 8 My heart says this about you: ‘Seek his face.’ Lord, I will seek your face. 9…You have been my helper; do not leave me or abandon me, God of my salvation. 10 Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord cares for me. … 13 I am certain that I will see the LORD’s goodness in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord.”
Isaiah 40:28–31 (NAS) Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might he increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.
Lamentations 3:20–26 (NIV) “I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.’ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.”
Isaiah 30:18 (NRSV) Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:4 (NLT) For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!
Hebrews 4:16 (GW) We can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.
1 John 5:14–15 (CSB) This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we have asked of him.
When have you had to endure a difficult or frustrating“waiting room?” Where might you currently be in one?
Which of the points of the message did you especially identify with and relate to?
When has giving in to negative impulses due to impatience with things or people gone well for you? Gone terribly?
Read Psalm 27 through together. How has the Lord being your “light” and a “stronghold” given you confidence and security in your life journey? How are “seeking” and “waiting” on the Lord related? How are they different?
Note Psalm 27:9–11. Given David’s experiences of rejection, what’s insightful about his words in these verses? How do they encourage you?
What is the “big idea” from this message that you’ll be working on this week? How can your group pray for or support you in this?
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A born teacher, Steve combines a depth of insight with unchanging biblical truths to provide messages that are both engaging & life changing. Married to Jean, his bride of 35 years, and the father of three adult children, Steve enjoys early mornings on his porch in study, time with family & friends at the coast, and playing Bluegrass music on his guitar.
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