Waiting on God is not a passive act. It’s a powerful spiritual discipline that requires intentional effort. It doesn’t mean you simply sit and do nothing—it means you deny your flesh the things it desires and feed your spirit with things that align with God.
What Should You Do While Waiting on God?
1. Pray Without Ceasing
Prayer is communication between man and God. It’s reminding God of His promises and aligning yourself with His will. The Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing,” which means you ought to pray about everything—big or small.
God wants to be involved in every area of your life. He loves you and desires to help you. But when you don’t invite Him in, you limit what He can do for you.
2. Fast
Waiting on God also involves fasting. Fasting is a spiritual exercise where you deny yourself earthly pleasures in order to seek God more deeply.
During fasting, you should let go of things such as food, parties, ungodly conversations, and anything that does not build you up spiritually. Instead, you should feed more on the Word of God. That’s why the Bible says, “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”
3. Study the Word
Studying the Word of God is essential for every Christian. The Word:
- Opens your eyes to the truth
- Reveals who you are in Christ
- Unveils God’s promises
- Teaches God’s laws and principles for prosperity
You can study the Word by reading your Bible and meditating on what it says.
4. Listen to God
While waiting and fasting, it’s also important to listen to what God is saying.
One of the benefits of fasting is that it quiets your flesh and makes your spiritual ears more sensitive. When you’re not feeding your physical body but are instead feeding your spirit, you begin to hear God more clearly.
Set time aside for meditation and quietness during your fast. This stillness allows you to hear God’s voice more distinctly. Many times, God is speaking, but we can’t hear Him because we’re distracted by noise or our own understanding.
Why Do We Wait on God?
To Renew Our Strength
The primary reason we wait on God is to receive spiritual strength. Physical strength can only take you so far. But the strength that comes from God empowers you to:
- Advance
- Prosper
- Stand firm during challenges
Just like you get tired physically and need food, you also get tired spiritually and need God to refill and renew you. When you’re spiritually tired, waiting on God is the food your soul needs.
To Overcome Life’s Storms
This message is especially for those who are going through tough times—or will, eventually. Storms are part of life. The best way to survive and overcome them is by already being rooted in God.
Don’t wait for trouble before seeking God. Build spiritual strength when things are going well. That way, when the storms come, you’ll have the capacity to withstand and overcome.
The Bible says, “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” Don’t wait until your strength fails. Start waiting on God now.
Build Spiritual Capacity
To build spiritual capacity, consistently practice:
- Praying
- Fasting
- Studying the Word
- Listening to God
Those who come to Zion and wait on God go from strength to strength.
Final Encouragement
Keep waiting on God. Seek His face. Pursue His kingdom. Your strength will not only be renewed—it will multiply. You will be equipped to navigate life victoriously, no matter the season.