Wait on the LORD (Psalm 27:14): Meaning, Reflection and Prayer

What does “Wait on the LORD” mean in Psalm 27:14?

David repeats the word wait twice in one verse. He pairs it with courage, since waiting for God often means holding steady when nothing seems to be happening.

Going deeper

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. David says it twice, as if he knew how easily we give up on waiting. To wait on the LORD is not to sit idle. It is to keep trusting, keep praying, and keep doing what we know is right, while we look to Him for the answer. That takes courage, especially when the delay is long or the outcome is uncertain.

The promise is that God will strengthen the heart of those who wait. He does not leave us alone in it. If you are waiting for a decision, a healing, a change, or an answer, ask Him for courage and for strength for each day of the waiting. Write down what you are waiting for and put the note somewhere you will see it. Each time, pray the verse. Waiting well is one of the ways faith grows deep roots.