The benefits of waiting [on God] are quite numerous:

1. Freedom from shame (Psm. 25:3).

2. Courage (Psm. 27:14).

3. Strength (Isa. 40:31).

4. God’s promises (Psm. 37:9).

5. Deliverance from the bitter fruit of self-effort (Psm. 106:13-15; Isa. 30:15-18).

6. Vindication (Pro. 20:22).

7. God’s favor (Psm. 147:11)

8. God’s salvation (Lam. 3:26).

9. God’s support (Isa. 64:4).