Wait and It Shall Surely Come to Pass
The Word of God is the living foundation of our faith and hope. As we welcome it into our hearts, it renews our minds and fills our lives with power for fruitful service. The Word of the living God, made flesh, comes alive in our circumstances, bringing light into darkness and offering the assurance that all He has promised will be fulfilled.
We wait because the Lord has given us solid ground for our trust: “They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.’” (Acts 16:31) This promise is the bedrock of our expectation: personal faith in Jesus Christ leads to the salvation of both ourselves and our loved ones.
When we approach prayer, our confidence is reinforced by the Heavenly Father’s response: “Whatever you ask for in prayer, if you have faith, you will receive it.” (Matthew 21:22) Only prayer accompanied by unwavering faith can overcome every obstacle.
Our hope is rooted in the Scriptures’ promises of complete healing: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) In Christ’s sacrifice, we find healing for the body and forgiveness for the soul.
For our waiting to be truly effective, it must grow larger than our need; our expectation must exceed our circumstances, or we remain bound by them.
In waiting, the fruit of the Spirit’s patience emerges through interaction with the Holy Spirit: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) Without steadfast expectation, faith remains inactive, like a seed on dry ground.
The example of the prophet Habakkuk teaches us to maintain our prayer watch until revelation is received: “Then the Lord replied: ‘Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a runner may carry it swiftly.’” (Habakkuk 2:2) In moments of doubt, it’s vital to pause and listen, for faith comes from hearing through the word of God.
Abraham waited twenty-five years for Isaac’s birth, and his long-awaited inheritance manifested through the power of God’s Word: “(As it is written: ‘I have made you a father of many nations’)—He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.” (Romans 4:17) The impossible becomes possible when we trust the One who raised the dead and calls things into existence as if they already were.
The Lord’s great promises will invariably be fulfilled, for He cannot be mistaken: “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11)
We are given a simple yet profound instruction: My part: waiting. My part: resting. My part: trusting. While God works on our character and circumstances, our task is to abide in His promises, without fretting or fearing.
To receive what is promised, perseverance and steadfastness of heart are essential: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For, ‘In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay.’” (Hebrews 10:36–37) Through active perseverance, we mature into the fullness of God’s blessings.
By feeding on the Word, standing watch in prayer, and strengthening our expectation, we enter into a life of victory. Regardless of whether we await relational restoration, physical healing, or spiritual renewal, we stand firmly on the foundation of God’s promises and declare: “Wait, and it shall surely come to pass.”
Pastor Oren Lev Ari