Scripture: Psalm 40 (KJV)
1 I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me and heard my cry.
2 He brought me out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, fear, and trust in the Lord.
4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respects not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5 Many, O Lord, my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
10 I have not hidden thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and truth from the great congregation.
11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord: let thy lovingkindness and truth continually preserve me.
12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me so that I cannot look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart fails me.
13 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me.
14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that they say unto me, Aha.
16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.
17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
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Trusting God’s Timing- Psalm 40:1-3
Life makes us wait—waiting for a job, a relationship, and an answer from God. The waiting season can feel like sinking into uncertainty, fear, and frustration. But David reminds us in Psalm 40 that God hears our cries, pulls us up, sets us on solid ground, and gives us a new song.
Waiting is not just about passing time; it’s about trusting God’s timing. In a world where everything is instant—fast food, fast WiFi, fast success—the idea of patience feels unnatural. But God doesn’t work on our timeline; He works on His perfect, divine schedule.
Lessons on Waiting
David, a man after God’s heart, experienced deep lows before reaching the throne. Although he was anointed king in his youth, he had to wait years before stepping into his calling. He endured betrayals, exile, and battles but held onto God's promises.
Jesus also demonstrated this principle. In John 11, when Lazarus was sick, Jesus didn’t rush to heal him. Instead, he waited, allowing the situation to become impossible before stepping in to perform a greater miracle—raising Lazarus from the dead.
Is your delay setting you up for something greater? What if your waiting season is actually preparation for your breakthrough?
What to Do While You Wait
- Worship While You Wait—David didn't just wait silently; he praised God. Elevating your worship and trusting God's promises shifts your focus from doubt to belief.
- Trust God’s Character—Verse 5 reminds us that God has innumerable thoughts about us. If He’s thinking about you, He hasn’t forgotten you.
- Speak Life Over Your Situation – David said, “He hath put a new song in my mouth” (v. 3). Don’t let waiting make you bitter; let it make you better. Declare God’s faithfulness even before you see it.
Maybe you feel like you're in a pit right now—whether it’s depression, financial struggles, heartbreak, or uncertainty about the future. The good news is that the pit is not your final destination. God is in the business of bringing people out.
When Joseph's brothers threw him into a literal pit, it wasn’t the end of his story. God used that situation to elevate him to a palace. Your pit may be the very thing God uses to promote you.
"God’s delays are not His denials; they are His divine setups for something greater." —Sherrie T.
A Challenge for You
Instead of seeing waiting as wasted time, start seeing it as preparation time. What if your current season is building the endurance, wisdom, and faith you’ll need for the next level?
Today, reflect on what God has already brought you through. Write down three things you’re trusting God for and declare: “Lord, I trust Your timing.”
Instead of seeing waiting as wasted time, start seeing it as preparation time. What if your current season is building the endurance, wisdom, and faith you’ll need for the next level?
Today, reflect on what God has already brought you through. Write down three things you’re trusting God for and declare: “Lord, I trust Your timing.”
Waiting, trusting, and speaking will lift me from the pit to the Rock.
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