God acts on behalf of those who wait on Him.
1. God uses times of waiting to work in the hearts of those opposing His work.
Example: Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1, 2:1-6)
2. God uses times of waiting to prepare us for moments of great faith.
Example: Abraham (Genesis 15:1-7, 21:1-7, 22:1-19)
3. God uses times of waiting to establish His purposes in the world.
Example: Joseph (Genesis 40)
Memory Verse:
"I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry." - Psalms 40:1