1. ACTIVE WAITING

2. Isaiah 26:8 – Yes, Lord, walking in the ways of your laws, we wait for you. Your name and your renown are the desires of our hearts.

3. YES LORD Luke 6:46 – Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and not do what I say?

4. YES LORD When we say YES to God, we express two things: FAITHOBEDIENCE FAITH and OBEDIENCE

5. YES LORD Faith Hebrews 11:6 – It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

6. YES LORD Obedience Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.

7. WALKING IN THE WAYS OF YOUR LAWS Psalm 119:9-16, 105 – How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.

8. WALKING IN THE WAYS OF YOUR LAWS …With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

9. WALKING IN THE WAYS OF YOUR LAWS John 8:31 – Jesus said … If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples.

10. WE WAIT FOR YOU ► None of us likes to wait

11. WE WAIT FOR YOU ► None of us likes to wait ► Waiting is a part of life

12. WE WAIT FOR YOU ► None of us likes to wait ► Waiting is a part of life ► We are all waiting on something

13. WE WAIT FOR YOU ► We are all waiting on something ► If you’re not waiting on God for something, you are probably not believing Him for anything

14. HOW SHOULD WE WAIT?

15. ► With Tenacity Luke 11:5-8 – Jesus said, "Imagine what would happen if you went to a friend in the middle of the night and said, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread. An old friend traveling through just showed up, and I don't have a thing on hand.' "The friend answers from his bed, 'Don't bother me. The door's locked; my children are all down for the night; I can't get up to give you anything.' "But let me tell you, even if he won't get up because he's a friend, if you stand your ground, knocking and waking all the neighbors, he'll finally get up and get you whatever you need.

16. HOW SHOULD WE WAIT? ► With Determination Genesis 32:22-32 (Jacob wrestles with God) “I will not let go until you bless me”

17. HOW SHOULD WE WAIT? ► With Expectation Psalm 5:3 – Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.

18. HOW SHOULD WE WAIT? ► Too often, our “waiting on God” is an excuse to do nothing

19. HOW SHOULD WE WAIT? ► Too often, our “waiting on God” is an excuse to do nothing ► Don’t wait passively … be active as you wait

20. WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT?

21. ► Because what you are waiting for is not ready

22. WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT? ► Because what you are waiting for is not ready ► Because YOU are not ready

23. ► Isaiah 26:8 – Yes, Lord, walking in the ways of your laws, we wait for you. Your name and your renown are the desires of our hearts.

24. WHAT IS GOD SAYING TO ME THROUGH THIS MESSAGE? Psalm 139:23-24 – Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24 – Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.