All humans desire to have a strong, confident, and wise heart. David understood this truth. Hence, he writes to his readers, exhorting them to wait on the Lord to be strengthened in heart. (Psalms 27:14) In a busy world, the word wait means little to most people. Sadly, in the world, waiting means tiredness, but not in the presence of God.
How to wait: For some people, waiting in a long queue is below their dignity. Waiting is also an acknowledgment that God is great, and we are His humble creation. Beggars wait for the generous people to give, waiting at their doors and gates. A student must wait patiently for the teacher to arrive and teach. Going ahead, a servant prepares for the master to arrive. In a new country, tourists wait for directions from a guide. An infant waits for his mother to feed him.
Wait at the door: Believers wait at the doors, so that God may hear their prayers. Persistently, the disciples should ask, seek, knock, and wait for His gracious answers. At the same time, believers are like servants who have their ears pierced. (Exodus 21:6) When a slave refuses to go free because he loves his master, he is brought to the doorpost, and his ear is pierced. This means he is always listening to His voice and commands to diligently fulfill them.
Wait at his foot: Mary sat at the foot of the Lord, to listen, understand, and grasp, with an attitude of obedience. (Luke 10:29-42)
Wait at his table: Hospitable hosts wait on the guests to serve what they need diligently. Children of God should wait at the table to serve the Master. His need is the salvation of the perishing people in the world.
Weak ones wait: The believers who realize they are spiritually weak will wait on the Lord. (Isaiah 40:31) Those who assume that they are strong by their willpower may not wait on the Lord. David states that those who wait will be strengthened in their hearts.
Am I strong in the Lord by waiting upon him?