What It Truly Means to Wait on the Lord

What It Truly Means to Wait on the Lord

I have been reflecting on what it really means to wait on the Lord. Isaiah 40:31 declares, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” As I have been studying, pondering, and meditating on this verse, this is what I believe the Holy Spirit has impressed upon my heart as it relates to waiting on the Lord. In a world where speed is glorified and “now” has become the standard expectation, the call to wait on the Lord can feel countercultural, even frustrating. Yet throughout Scripture, waiting is not wasted time; it is sacred space. It is spiritual formation. It is trust in motion. To wait on the Lord is to take a posture of faith that says, “God, I trust Your timing more than my own plan.” It is an active, expectant stance of the heart, not an idle or defeated one.

1. Waiting Is a Divine Exchange

Throughout my journey in ministry, media, and entrepreneurship, there have been many moments where I had big dreams but had to trust God for the right timing. From building Gospel Updates Magazine, to expanding The Gospel Music Honors, to launching new creative ventures, I’ve learned that God doesn’t just hand you the finished product. There are seasons when He allows delays so that strength, endurance, and clarity can be developed. Waiting has taught me that while I may have the vision, He alone controls the pace. Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that as we wait, He renews our strength. Some doors don’t open early because God is still preparing the room and the person He’s sending into it. It’s in the waiting that I’ve learned to lay down the pressure to make things happen and trust the One who holds the outcome.

2. Waiting Is Where Character and Faith Are Formed

In recent years, I’ve stepped into new roles that stretched my faith, acting in stage plays, stepping onto comedy stages, and expanding my work to reach new audiences. These are areas that required patience, humility, and trust. There were seasons when opportunities were promised but didn’t manifest immediately. Times when support I expected didn’t show up right away. It was in these silent stretches that the Lord worked on my heart. Lamentations 3:25 declares, “The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.” God used those moments not to punish but to refine. Waiting has stripped away my dependency on people and platforms and has anchored me more deeply in His plan. The fruit of my life today is rooted in seasons of private waiting that no one saw.

3. Waiting Requires a Posture of Prayer, Worship, and Surrender

As someone who juggles multiple assignments, broadcasting, writing, coaching entrepreneurs, producing events, and ministering to creatives, I’ve had to learn that waiting doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means aligning myself with God daily. Prayer has kept me steady when doors seemed closed. Worship has kept my eyes on Him instead of the clock. Faithful stewardship of what I already have in my hands has kept me from growing bitter while waiting on what’s next. I’ve watched God turn what looked like delays into divine setups. Romans 10:17 reminds us, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Every time I’ve chosen to trust His timing over my own urgency, I’ve seen His hand bring the right people, resources, and opportunities exactly when they were needed. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has always been worth it.

Waiting on the Lord is not punishment; it is preparation. God often grows roots before He reveals fruit. He is not just preparing the blessing for you, He is preparing you for the blessing. “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry” (Habakkuk 2:3). What He has promised will come to pass at the right time, in the right way, and for His glory. So if you find yourself in a season of waiting, remember, you are not stuck, you are being strengthened, shaped, and strategically positioned for what God has already prepared.

About the Author

Larry W. Robinson is a seasoned broadcaster, author, speaker, and publisher with more than 30 years of experience in media and ministry. He is the host of the internationally syndicated Larry W. Robinson Show, publisher of Gospel Updates magazine, and founder of The Gospel Music Honors. Larry’s mission is to empower believers to build their personal economies while embracing spiritual and financial freedom. Through his books, syndicated broadcasts, and community initiatives, he continues to inspire audiences worldwide to live with faith, purpose, and impact.

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