141123 eng what do you do series (part 4 - wait) - ps. timothy loh
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Transcript of 141123 eng what do you do series (part 4 - wait) - ps. timothy loh
What do you do?
a devotion on Psalms 37
Wait
• “Do you do what you can do when you do not know what to do?”
Wait
• “Do you do what you can do when you do not know what to do?”
• “What do you do when you do not know what to do?”
Wait
Psalm 37
1 Do not fret because of evildoers,Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,And wither as the green herb.
Psalm 37
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.4 Delight yourself also in the Lord,And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37
5 Commit your way to the Lord,Trust also in Him,And He shall bring it to pass.6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,And your justice as the noonday.
Psalm 37
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;Do not fret—it only causes harm.
Psalm 37
9 For evildoers shall be cut off;But those who wait on the Lord,They shall inherit the earth.
What can we DO?
• DO Delight • DO Trust and Commit • DO Rest• DO Wait
What can we DO?
• DO Delight • DO Trust and Commit • DO Rest• DO Wait
The instant gratification syndrome•From “in line” to on line •Fast food industry •Airline offers no queue if you pay more •The Priority Banking
The “Now” Culture
The instant gratification syndrome•The quick rich scheme / the constant career jumps •Relationship – why wait? •The Internet survey
The “Now” Culture
• How long do viewers wait for a video to start up?
The “Now” Culture – Internet Survey
• How long do viewers wait for a video to start up?
• Abandonment Rate
The “Now” Culture – Internet Survey
The “Now” Culture – Internet Survey
Instant gratification
is making us
perpetually impatient
The “Now” Culture – Internet Survey
WAIT - Biblically • Noah – 100 years before the flood • Abraham – 25 years before the promise son • Jacob – 14 years before he gets his wife• Joseph – prison to palace
WAIT - Biblically • Israelites – approximately 400 plus years in
Egypt • David – more than 20 years before king of
Israel • Simeon / Anna • The 2nd coming of Christ
Those Who Did Not Wait • Abraham • Moses • Israelite at Mount Sinai • Saul
WAIT• To intertwine with God as one tarries with
expectancy and hope
The Result of WAIT
The Result of WAITStrength
Ps 27:14
Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!
The Result of WAITDirection
Ps 25:5
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.
The Result of WAITHelp / Shield
Ps 33:20
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
The Result of WAITGod’s answer
Ps 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.
The Result of WAITSalvation
Ps 62:1
Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.
The Result of WAITSustenance
Ps 104:27
These all wait for You, That You may give them their food in due season.
What Am I Waiting For?Isa 55:9
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.
What Am I Waiting For?1. His Ways
2. His Thoughts
What Am I Waiting For?1. His Ways
2. His Thoughts
3. His Grace
What Am I Waiting For?2 Cor 12:9
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
What do you do?
a devotion on Psalms 37
