Waiting | Guest Speaker: Ken Sevacko

Waiting…

Text: Psalm 27:13–14; Philippians 1:6

Big Idea: We should learn to wait on the Lord.

Question: Why should we wait on the Lord?

Answer: There are powerful benefits in the waiting.

WAITING can GET FRUSTRATING because there is a gap between Our prayer and Our progress !!!!

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1. Waiting Reveals True Motives

Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 13 (vs. 13) – King Saul and Samuel

• Fear of people

• Need for control

• Lack of obedience

Saul didn’t lose Gods Promise to Him because of Enemies, He Lost it because He couldn’t for wait it

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2. Waiting Builds Patience

Galatians 5:22 – The fruit of the Spirit includes patience.

2 Peter 3:9 – The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise.

Key Thought: God is not just working in my future — He is working in my life right now.

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3. Waiting Builds Anticipation

Genesis 29:20 – Jacob served seven years for Rachel.

Anticipation makes the moment so joyous  

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4. Waiting Transforms Character

Diamond Principle: Pressure + Time = Transformation

James 1:2–4 – Testing produces perseverance and maturity.

Waiting doesn’t just change circumstances — It transforms us !

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5. Waiting Builds Intimacy with God

Luke 24:49 / Acts 1:4 – Stay and wait for the promise.

120 people waited. The Holy Spirit came. 3,000 were saved.

We are here today because they waited

Reflection: What promise am I waiting on?

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Closing Promise

Isaiah 40:31 – Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.

Waiting is not wasted time. Waiting is working time.

Prayer Focus

Lord, give me confidence in Your promises.

Help me embrace the process.

Teach me to wait well.