S – Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord

Ps 27:14 CSB

O – 

“Wait” – qâvâh, kaw-vaw’; a prim. root; to bind together (perh. by twisting), i.e. collect; (fig.) to expect:— gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait

“Strong” – châzaq, khaw-zak’; a prim. root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (fig. courageous, caus. strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate

 James Strong, The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996).

A – We all have expectations of God.  When we wait, our expectations are a combination of all that we believe about God, his character and abilities.  The psalmist is tell us to be “obstinate” in this. I love the tenacity in which he tells us to possess.  The challenges we face are tough and we need to be tougher in our belief and faith in God.  

R – Heavenly Father, you are limitless and hold all things.  Empower us today with a genuine tenacity in our faith and belief in you.  You have a will and purpose for us that is for our best – help us to hold fast during challenges we face.  We choose you today.