Waiting In PatienceRomans But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)Waiting periods are moments we allow the promise of God to be fulfilled in our lives.Waiting comes with expectation to receive a purpose.Mark Joseph of Arimathea took a risk and went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (Joseph was an honored member of the high council, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.)What Does Waiting in Patience Mean? Being Courageous and bravePsalm Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.Meaning of courage: strength in the face of pain or grief.Meaning of bravery: ready to face and endure danger or pain.The very moment you decide to wait on God temptation will come. Being still in God presence.Psalm 37:7 - New Living Translation Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.Deep silence and calm. Depending on God alone.Psalm 62:1 - Good News Translationwait patiently for God to save me; I depend on him alone.Putting all your trust in God and not depending on anything else. Planting seeds while we expecting harvest.James 5:7 - New Living Translation Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. Acknowledging God's help.Psalm 40:1 - New Living Translation I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.In the end, the more time I spent waiting on God the more I lost. I lost my fear of man. I lost my shame. I lost my anger and bitterness. I lost my distrust. I lost my inability to stand up for myself. I was just plain LOST in His love. All along He had been waiting on me so I would wait on Him. He was waiting to love on me.