Waiting On God

Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain. — read the full passage →

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;

Being assembled together with them, he commanded them, “Don’t depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ;

Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

For we, through the Spirit, by faith wait for the hope of righteousness.

“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently: — read the full passage →

But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

so that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been sick for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be made well?”

For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body.

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.