"DEARLY BELOVED, AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES." But rather give place unto wrath. Before God, be still. It is your privilege in every perplexity and trial to go to the Lord, to spread your case before Him, to plead His precious promises, and to wait expecting Him to speak to you. Wait on Him for light to discover the nature and design of your trouble; for wisdom that you may act honourably, and endure patiently; for power to sustain you under testing, and bring you through it; and for consolation to help you endure it. Wait upon the Lord in earnest, simple, persevering prayer; in searching, reading, and meditating upon His holy word; in self-examination as to your desires, motives, and designs. Wait upon the Lord, believing that He will fulfil His word, answer your prayers, and send you deliverance; patiently endure until He shall see good appear on your behalf. Waiting on the Lord you engage Him on your side; you put His mercy and faithfulness to the test; you are assured your strength shall be renewed; and God has promised you will never be ashamed. Beloved, let us look to, trust in, and wait upon our God continually.

For Meditation:
Teach me, O Lord, to wait Thy will,
To be content with all Thou dost;
For me Thy grace sufficient still,
With most supplied when needing most;
O Saviour! give me grace to wait,
And daily watch before Thy gate.