Waiting Here For You: Worship While You Wait

Waiting is .

Isaiah 64:4 (AMP):
“For from days of old no one has heard, nor has ear perceived, nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who works and acts in behalf of the one who [gladly] waits for Him.”

So, how do we make this waiting time productive?

We God!

Psalm 40:1-3
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.”

Worship our focus and changes our

Isaiah 64:4 (AMP):
“For from days of old no one has heard, nor has ear perceived, nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who works and acts in behalf of the one who [gladly] waits for Him.”

He works on behalf of those who for Him.

Worship shifts the focus from what we to who God is. It God to move powerfully in His time and way.

The Posture of Worshiping While You Wait:
and Worship

Worship God

Luke 1:46-55 (NLT)
The Magnificat: Mary’s Song of Praise
46 Mary responded,
“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.
47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,
and from now on all generations will call me blessed.

49 For the Mighty One is holy,
and he has done great things for me.
50 He shows mercy from generation to generation
to all who fear him.
51 His mighty arm has done tremendous things!
He has scattered the proud and haughty ones.
52 He has brought down princes from their thrones
and exalted the humble.

53 He has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away with empty hands.
54 He has helped his servant Israel
and remembered to be merciful.
55 For he made this promise to our ancestors,
to Abraham and his children forever.”

Mary didn’t passively wait for God’s promises to unfold; she worshiped.

What are the promises of God for us?

Promises of God for His Children

• God promises to love you unconditionally.
  “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3)

• God promises to never leave or forsake you.
  “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)

• God promises to meet all your needs.
  “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)

• God promises to work all things together for your good.
  “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” (Romans 8:28)

• God promises to give you strength and peace.
  “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)

• God promises to guide you and direct your steps.
  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

• God promises to be your refuge and fortress.
  “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

• God promises to give you rest.
  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

• God promises to forgive your sins.
  “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

• God promises eternal life through Jesus Christ.
  “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

• God promises to give you wisdom when you ask.
  “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God… and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5)

• God promises to comfort you in times of trouble.
  “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

• God promises to give you victory.
  “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)

• God promises to fight for you.
  “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14)

• God promises to give you His Spirit to dwell in you.
  “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” (John 14:16-17)

• God promises to give you peace beyond understanding.
  “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

• God promises to make you more than a conqueror.
  “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37)

• God promises to renew your strength.
  “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40:31)

• God promises to hear and answer your prayers.
  “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)

• God promises to give you an abundant life.
  “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

• God promises to finish the good work He began in you.
  “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” (Philippians 1:6)

• God promises to be your ever-present help.
  “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.” (Zephaniah 3:17)

• God promises to make all things new.
  “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’” (Revelation 21:5)

• God promises to give you His unfailing love.
  “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you.” (Isaiah 54:10)

• God promises to reward those who diligently seek Him.
  “He rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

The Promises in Worshiping While You Wait:
God is .

Worship Invites God’s

• Isaiah 64:4 reveals…
  Waiting paired with worship invites God’s intervention in ways beyond what we can imagine.
• Mary reveals…
  Her worship positioned her as part of God’s plan to bring Jesus, the Savior, into the world. Her waiting was not wasted—it became the stage for a miracle.
• The early church waiting reveals…
  Waiting brought the gift of the Holy Spirit.

“Worship is a declaration of trust, a bold proclamation that says, ‘God, You are in control even when life feels out of control.’”
-Louie Giglio

Worship in waiting isn’t just an act of obedience; it God’s power and presence in our lives.

So, how do I apply this in my life…

• Your Heart in Worship
  • Write Your Own Song of Praise:
    

• Hold Tight to His
  • See promises section above
• Trust His

Waiting is not passive; it is an act of faith.

When we worship while we wait, we ourselves with God’s purposes, hold fast to His promises, and His power into our lives.