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<\/a>There was plenty of waiting in the Scripture. Noah waited for the rains to begin after building the ark. Abraham waited for the birth of his son. The Hebrew nation waited for their release from slavery. King Darius waited all night long to see how Daniel fared against the lions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mary and Martha waited for news that Jesus was coming to heal their brother. The disciples waited in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Saul waited in Damascus for a word from Jesus after his blinding encounter. Every believer since Jesus returned to heaven has been waiting for His return.<\/p>\n
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Unfortunately, waiting is part of life and I suspect that it is as difficult for you as it is for me.<\/p>\n
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When I read the words to this song, I am drawn to the correlation between faith and waiting. Each person mentioned above would not have been able to wait without faith in what God was doing in their lives.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s the same with us. The biblical definition of faith can be found in Hebrews 11:1 (NIV). \u201cNow faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As a believer of Jesus, my hope is found in Jesus and is to one day spend eternity with Him in heaven. But I believe that\u2019s the easy part. It\u2019s what I don\u2019t see that trips up my faith. Not knowing how God is working on or in a situation that causes me to stumble.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So what are we to do? Wait. It\u2019s not the time to take matters into our own hands. Let\u2019s remember that God has it. He is in control. He has a plan. Let\u2019s allow Him to do His work and give Him praise when it\u2019s all come to light.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The best news I can share this morning is that when my faith quivers, God\u2019s faithfulness remains firm. There are plenty of passages to back up this statement if you need proof (Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Kings 18:36-39, Isaiah 25:1, Lamentations 3:21-23, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 John 1:9).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As you read through these lyrics and listen to this song, let\u2019s be determined to wait on our faithful God. We can expect great and mighty things when we do so.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWaiting Here for You\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If faith can move the mountains You\u2019re the Lord of all creation Chorus: You are everything You\u2019ve promised (Chorus)<\/p>\n Singing Alleluia (Chorus)[i]<\/a>
\nLet the mountains move
\nWe come with expectation
\nWaiting here for you, I\u2019m waiting here for you<\/p>\n
\nAnd still you know my heart
\nThe Author of Salvation
\nYou\u2019ve loved us from the start<\/p>\n
\nWaiting here for You
\nWith our hands lifted high in praise
\nAnd it’s You we adore
\nSinging Alleluia<\/p>\n
\nYour faithfulness is true
\nAnd we’re desperate for Your presence
\nAll we need is You<\/p>\n
\nAlleluia, singing alleluia, alleluia<\/p>\n
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