“Praising God in waiting” means to express gratitude and worship to God even when you are experiencing a period of uncertainty or delay, actively acknowledging His Character and faithfulness despite not yet seeing the desired outcome; essentially, trusting in God’s timing (God knows things we do not have an inkling about!)
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of Man imagined, what God has prepared for those who Love Him” 1 Corinthians 2:9
Paul has been comparing human wisdom with God’s wisdom in the previous verses. Human wisdom is based on what can be observed by the human senses and worked out from human logic and reason. It was highly valued by the intellectuals of Paul’s day. Reason and knowledge are applauded in the Bible, but not given the same lofty status as they are in an ungodly world (Proverbs 1:5; Colossians 2:8).
The problem with human wisdom is that it has no way of accessing God’s wisdom. God’s wisdom must be revealed and then believed or else it remains secret and hidden (Isaiah 55:8–9). God established His wisdom before time began. It always included His plan to sacrifice His own Son to pay for human sin and make it possible for those who believe to share in His glory forever. The rulers of this age could never have known that.
Paul now quotes from Isaiah 64:4 to sum up these ideas and reveal that the motive behind God’s secret wisdom has always been to provide for His people. Isaiah wrote that no eye has seen, ear has heard, or human heart has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.
How could we know? Human wisdom can’t bring us to the understanding that the Creator God loves His people or that He has prepared the glories of eternity to share with them. At best, we can understand this by the intellect. But we cannot trust in it without faith in God (James 2:19). We must believe by faith.
Finding strength in His promises while you wait for His answer.
Key points about praising God in waiting:
Faith-building:
By praising God even when you don’t see immediate results, you are demonstrating your trust in His plan and strengthening your faith.
Focus on His Character:
When you praise God while waiting, you are reminding yourself of His goodness, power, and reliability, which can bring comfort and peace.
Biblical basis:
The Bible encourages praising God in all circumstances, including times of waiting. Verses like Psalm 27:14 (“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord”) and Psalm 107:21 (“Let them praise the Lord for His great Love and for the wonderful things He has done for them”) exemplify this concept.
How to praise God in waiting:
Prayer:
Express your gratitude to God for who He is and what He has already done for you, even while you wait for answers.
Worship:
Sing hymns or praise songs that focus on God’s faithfulness and sovereignty.
Meditation:
Reflect on Bible verses that speak to waiting on God and His promises.
Journaling:
Write down specific reasons why you are thankful for God, even in the midst of waiting.
https://biblereasons.com/gods-love-for-us/
https://www.redeemingfamily.com/originals/praising-god-during-the-wait