Go! And Wait On The Lord - Psalm 27:14 Series

Go! And Wait on the Lord - Psalm 27:14

Introduction: The Tension of Waiting

Waiting is one of the hardest lessons in life. We live in a world of instant answers and quick results. We microwave our meals, we stream movies instantly, we send a message and expect a reply within seconds. Yet God often calls us into a season where His answer is not immediate.

Psalm 27:14 (NLT) says: “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”

This is not simply an encouragement—it is a command. Twice in one verse David says wait. He doesn’t say, rush ahead, he doesn’t say, try your own plan. He says, wait on the Lord.

Waiting is not passive. Waiting on God is not wasting time. Waiting is an act of faith, a declaration that we trust God’s timing, God’s wisdom, and God’s plan above our own.

I want us to see that waiting is not weakness—it is worship. Waiting is not delay—it is divine preparation. Waiting is not inaction—it is faith in action.

Point 1: Waiting Requires Faith in God’s Timing

Psalm 27 is a psalm of David. Historically, David wrote many of his psalms in times of trial. Whether fleeing from King Saul or facing enemies in battle, David’s life was filled with seasons where God’s promises seemed delayed. Yet David knew that God’s timing is perfect.

The Hebrew word for wait here is qavah—it means to look eagerly, to hope, to expect. It paints the picture of a rope being twisted together—strength formed by tension. Waiting on God strengthens us, even when we feel stretched.

Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) echoes this truth: “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”

Charles Stanley once said, “Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we’re waiting for.” If we truly value God’s presence, His promises, His purposes, then we will wait for His timing.

The Master Weaver

Imagine a weaver at a loom, carefully threading a tapestry. From the underside, the weaving looks like knots and tangles—chaotic and messy. But from above, the master sees the pattern emerging, a design of beauty. Waiting on God feels like living under the loom—all we see is knots. But when God reveals His plan, we realise every delay had purpose, every knot was part of His design.

In your job search, in your relationships, in your prayers for healing, don’t rush ahead of God. Wait on Him—He is weaving something beautiful you cannot yet see.

Point 2: Waiting Demands Courage and Strength

Psalm 27:14 tells us: “Be brave and courageous.”

David uses the Hebrew words chazaq (be strong) and ’amats (be courageous, resolute, bold). Waiting is not weak resignation—it is bold reliance. It takes courage to resist the urge to act prematurely. It takes strength to say, I will not move until God says move.

Think of Joshua 1:9 (NLT): “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

John Piper wrote, “God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them.” Waiting is trusting that even when you cannot see, God is at work.

The Flight Controller

Air traffic controllers know the importance of timing. Two planes cannot land on the same runway at the same time. The pilot must wait until the controller says, Now is the time. A premature landing would be disastrous. So it is with our lives. God, the ultimate Controller, knows when it is safe for us to land. We must wait until He gives clearance.

Courage in waiting means refusing to settle for less than God’s best. Don’t accept shortcuts from the enemy. Don’t compromise holiness for temporary satisfaction. Be brave. Be strong. Wait on the Lord.

Point 3: Waiting Points Us to Christ

Ultimately, Psalm 27 finds its fulfilment in Jesus. David waited for deliverance, but Jesus is the Deliverer. David waited for salvation, but Jesus is Salvation.

Galatians 4:4–5 (NLT) tells us: “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.”

Notice—when the right time came. God did not send Jesus too early or too late. At the perfect moment, Jesus entered human history to rescue us.

Max Lucado wrote, “God’s delays are not God’s denials. God’s timing is always right. Trust Him and you will never be disappointed.”

At Calvary, people mocked Jesus, saying, “If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” But Jesus waited. He waited until the sacrifice was complete. He waited until He could cry out, “It is finished.” And then, on the third day, He rose again—at the perfect time.