"I waited patiently for the Lord and He inclined to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40.1Those who wait anxiously become despaired.
Those who wait confidently are patient and their soul is at peace because they know this type of faith pleases the Lord.
"I waited patiently for the Lord and He inclined to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40.1Those who wait anxiously become despaired.
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you shall glorify Me." Psalm 50.15God allows His children to face difficult situations. Not to test them, but so that they can learn to rely on Him. These lessons force them to exercise their faith.
"Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Isaiah 53.1The arm of the Lord is His strength, His salvation, His eternity. This belief involves obedience to His Word. If the person does not practice His Word, this means they do not believe. And if there is no belief, then there has been no revelation.
"No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you."Joshua 1.5For those who have an alliance with the Lord, this promise is all they need.
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." John 15.5The branches are the servants who bear fruits.
"...you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success." Joshua 1.8Meditation in the Word of God is the secret to prosperity and success. That is the advice God has for His children.
"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions." Psalm 51.1David's sin was extremely serious. However, every sin is deserving of forgiveness, as long as there is sincere repentance.