Vital Signs: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Waiting with Expectant Endurance

Do you know who it is you’re waiting for? Someone may say, “I’m hoping for an employer to notice my resume.” Another person might add, “I’m waiting for a spouse,” or, “I’m anticipating having a child.” We tend to focus on the object of our desire rather than the Provider. But really—no matter who or what the subject of your petitions is—the One you’re actually waiting for is God.

You’re hoping He’ll answer your prayers. You’re expecting Him to supply the solution to your problems. You’re awaiting His intervention. After all, the reality is, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” (James 1:17). It’s the Lord Himself who provides all things for you.

Waiting signifies an expectant endurance demonstrated by a directed, purposeful, active, and courageous attitude of prayer. That expectant endurance means we won’t make a move without the Lord’s guidance.

Friend, the Lord God is faithful. If He makes a promise, He’ll certainly keep it. Don’t miss this principle—it’s one of the most important lessons you can ever learn. Your ability to wait on Him is based completely on your understanding of who He is and the relationship you build together.