📖 Jonah 1:17 (KJV)
"Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights."
📜 Context:
Jonah tried to flee from God’s command to preach in Nineveh, but after being thrown overboard, he was swallowed by a great fish.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Jonah prayed inside the fish, and after three days, God caused the fish to vomit him onto dry land, giving him another chance to fulfill his mission.
Interesting Facts About Jonah’s Waiting
How Long They Waited: 3 days
John Calvin (1509–1564) – "Jonah’s story shows that God’s mercy extends even to the rebellious."
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "God’s calling cannot be outrun, only delayed by disobedience."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "No storm or sea can separate us from the will of God."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Even in the belly of despair, God hears the cries of His people."
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) – "God does not abandon those He calls, even when they try to flee."
📖 Ezekiel 3:16 (KJV)
"And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,"
📜 Context:
After receiving his prophetic vision, Ezekiel sat in silence for seven days, overwhelmed by the revelation.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
After seven days, God commanded Ezekiel to speak, and he prophesied to Israel in Babylon, warning them of judgment and future restoration.
Interesting Facts About Ezekiel’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: 7 days before prophesying, many years of waiting
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "The burden of a prophet is often silence before speech."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "God calls His servants to wait before they act."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "A season of waiting refines the message of the servant."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "God reveals His truth to those who patiently seek Him."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Silence before the Lord prepares the heart for great tasks."
Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994) – "A prophet who does not wait upon God will not have words worth speaking."
📖 Mark 5:25 (KJV)
"And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,"
📜 Context:
This woman suffered from a chronic illness for 12 years, exhausting all medical options before encountering Jesus.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
She reached out in faith to touch Jesus' garment, and her bleeding stopped immediately. Jesus acknowledged her faith and declared her healed.
Interesting Facts About the Woman’s Waiting
How Long She Waited: 12 years
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "Desperation often leads us to the feet of Jesus."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "The length of suffering is outweighed by the power of Christ’s healing."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Persistent faith overcomes every obstacle in reaching Jesus."
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "She had tried everything else—only Jesus could heal her."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) – "Her 12 years of suffering ended in a moment of divine power."
📖 John 5:5 (KJV)
"And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years."
📜 Context:
This man suffered from a debilitating condition for 38 years, lying by the pool of Bethesda, hoping for healing when the waters were stirred.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Jesus approached him, asking if he wanted to be healed. The man was instantly healed at Jesus’ command, without needing to enter the pool.
Interesting Facts About the Man’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: 38 years
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "No delay can hinder the power of Christ’s word."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "Faith sees beyond the pool to the One who can truly heal."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Jesus does not need moving waters to perform a miracle."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Affliction may last a lifetime, but grace comes in an instant."
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) – "Waiting prepares the soul to recognize the Healer."
📖 Acts 10:30 (KJV)
"And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing."
📜 Context:
Cornelius, a Roman centurion, was a devout God-fearer who prayed regularly. After receiving a vision of an angel, he sent men to find Peter.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Four days later, Peter arrived and preached to Cornelius’ household, marking the first recorded instance of Gentiles receiving the Holy Spirit.
Interesting Facts About Cornelius’ Waiting
How Long He Waited: 4 days
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "God was working in Cornelius long before Peter’s arrival."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "True waiting on God never goes unrewarded."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "Faith is not bound by nationality, but by obedience."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "God’s timing aligns with divine preparation on both ends."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "One man’s prayer can open the door for an entire household."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Delay is often God’s way of ensuring the best outcome."
📖 Mark 5:35 (KJV)
"While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?"
📜 Context:
Jairus, a synagogue leader, sought Jesus to heal his dying daughter. On the way, Jesus was delayed by healing another woman.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Before Jesus reached the house, news came that Jairus’ daughter had died. But Jesus told him not to fear, and He raised her back to life.
Interesting Facts About Jairus’ Waiting
How Long They Waited: A short period
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "Even in delay, God is still working His purpose."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "Faith is trusting God when all seems lost."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "God’s timing is never hindered by earthly circumstances."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "The waiting heart must trust that Jesus is still coming."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Faith holds on, even when the answer seems too late."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "A delay in healing does not mean a denial of mercy."
📖 Jonah 3:4 (KJV)
"And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown."
📜 Context:
The people of Nineveh, upon hearing Jonah’s warning, repented in sackcloth and ashes, waiting to see if God would spare them from destruction.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
God saw their sincere repentance and relented from destroying the city, showing His mercy toward those who turn from their sins.
Interesting Facts About Nineveh’s Waiting
How Long They Waited: 40 days
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Nineveh’s repentance is a lesson that no soul is beyond redemption."
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "Nineveh’s salvation shows that God seeks not destruction, but redemption."
John Calvin (1509–1564) – "True repentance is seen in action, not merely in words."
Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994) – "Revival is when God’s mercy meets man’s repentance."
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) – "Even a nation’s destiny can change with true repentance."
📖 Luke 15:20 (KJV)
"And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him."
📜 Context:
The father longed for the return of his wayward son, who had squandered his inheritance in reckless living.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
When the son finally returned home in repentance, the father ran to embrace him, celebrating his return with a great feast.
Interesting Facts About the Father’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: An unknown but long period
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "The door to grace is always open for those who return home."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "The father’s arms are never too short to embrace the repentant sinner."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "God does not give up on the lost, but waits patiently for their return."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "The Father’s love is greater than the son’s rebellion."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "The father’s embrace shows that no past sin can separate us from grace."
📖 Acts 3:2 (KJV)
"And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple."
📜 Context:
This man had been unable to walk since birth and relied on the generosity of temple visitors to survive.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
One day, Peter and John approached him, declaring that in Jesus’ name, he would walk. Instantly healed, he leaped up and praised God.
Interesting Facts About the Lame Man’s Waiting
How Long They Waited: Over 40 years
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "God’s blessings come not always in silver or gold, but in power and grace."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "A lifetime of waiting can be overturned in an instant by God’s power."
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "One moment of divine intervention can redeem years of struggle."
John Calvin (1509–1564) – "God’s miracles testify to His sovereignty over all suffering."
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) – "Healing is not delayed; it is given at the perfect moment."
📖 Joshua 14:10 (KJV)
"And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old."
📜 Context:
Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan. He and Joshua remained faithful to God, but due to Israel's unbelief, they had to wait 45 years before entering the Promised Land.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
At 85 years old, Caleb finally claimed the land promised to him, proving that faith and patience yield great rewards.
Interesting Facts About Caleb’s Waiting
How Long They Waited: 45 years
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "Caleb teaches us that endurance in faith secures the reward."
John Calvin (1509–1564) – "Faith is not in the immediacy of the promise but in the certainty of fulfillment."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "God’s promises are not hindered by time; what He has spoken, He will do."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "Waiting on the Lord strengthens faith and renews the soul."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Long delays cannot make God’s promises void."
Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994) – "A lifetime of waiting is never too long when eternity is the reward."
📖 Judges 6:39 (KJV)
"And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew."
📜 Context:
Gideon was called by God to deliver Israel from the Midianites. However, he hesitated and sought signs from God for reassurance before stepping into his calling.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
After receiving divine confirmation through the fleece signs, Gideon led a victorious battle against the Midianites with only 300 men.
Interesting Facts About Gideon’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: A short period
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Gideon teaches us that God uses the weak when they lean on Him."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Faith is strengthened, not weakened, when it seeks God’s guidance."
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "Gideon’s story reminds us that waiting on God is never in vain."
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "God’s assurances are given to those who earnestly seek Him."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) – "True faith moves forward even when it requires reassurance.
📖 Luke 13:11 (KJV)
"And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself."
📜 Context:
This woman suffered from a severe condition for 18 years. Despite her long affliction, she continued to seek God, and Jesus healed her instantly when He saw her.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Jesus called her forward, touched her, and immediately she was healed, glorifying God.
Interesting Facts About the Woman’s Waiting
How Long She Waited: 18 years
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "Eighteen years of pain vanished in an instant when Jesus spoke.
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "The weight of suffering cannot bend those who trust in Christ."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "Faith waits, knowing that healing is in God’s hands."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "Jesus does not wait for an invitation—He moves where faith lingers."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Years of affliction disappear in the moment of divine touch."
📖 Jeremiah 25:3 (KJV)
"From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the Lord hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened."
📜 Context:
Jeremiah was called by God as a young man to prophesy to Judah about their impending judgment. He spent decades preaching repentance while enduring rejection, mockery, and imprisonment.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
After 40 years, his warnings came true—Judah was conquered by Babylon, and Jerusalem was destroyed. Jeremiah witnessed the fulfillment of his prophecies.
Interesting Facts About Jeremiah’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: 40 years
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Jeremiah’s endurance reminds us that time does not cancel truth."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "True prophets preach truth, whether men will hear or forbear."
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "Preaching in a hardened world requires courage and patience."
Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994) – "A prophet is never loved by the world he warns."
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) – "Jeremiah teaches us that God’s timing is perfect, even when painful."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) – "The cost of speaking God’s truth is often suffering.
📖 2 Kings 20:6 (KJV)
"And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake."
📜 Context:
Hezekiah, King of Judah, became deathly ill. He prayed earnestly to God, and the prophet Isaiah delivered God’s promise that Hezekiah would be healed and his life extended.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Three days later, he was healed, and God gave him 15 additional years to rule Judah.
Interesting Facts About Hezekiah’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: 3 days for healing, 15 years of extended life
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – True revival begins when worship is restored—Hezekiah led by faith and obedience.
Corrie ten Boom (1892–1983) – Worship is a sign of trust—Hezekiah’s praise brought Judah back to God.
Augustine of Hippo (354–430) – Hezekiah’s worship was not for show—it was the return of a nation to its Creator.
John Wesley (1703–1791) – Hezekiah trusted in God, and God answered with deliverance.
C.H. Spurgeon (1834–1892) – Worship is the heart of true revival—Hezekiah’s leadership was rooted in praise.
📖 1 Kings 17:14 (KJV) "
For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth."
📜 Context:
During a severe famine, the widow of Zarephath was down to her last meal when she met the prophet Elijah. She obeyed God’s command to feed Elijah first, and in return, she was miraculously provided for.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Her food supply never ran out during the famine, and later, Elijah raised her son from the dead.
Interesting Facts About the Widow’s Waiting
How Long She Waited: Until the famine ended (possibly 3 years, per 1 Kings 18:1)
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "The widow’s faith teaches us that divine supply never fails."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "Trust in God’s word leads to supernatural provision."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "Waiting on God means believing in provision beyond sight."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "God’s storehouse is never empty for those who trust Him."
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "Faith flourishes where obedience takes root."
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "God’s blessings multiply when we put Him first."
📖 Luke 17:14 (KJV)
"And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed."
📜 Context:
Ten lepers cried out to Jesus for mercy, waiting for healing. Jesus told them to show themselves to the priests, and as they obeyed, they were healed. However, only one returned to thank Him.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
The grateful leper was not only healed but also received Jesus’ blessing, while the others missed out on deeper spiritual transformation.
Interesting Facts About the Leper’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: A lifetime of suffering, healed instantly
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "Nine were healed, but only one was made whole."
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "Gratitude transforms trials into testimonies."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "A thankful heart is proof of true faith."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "To receive and not return thanks is a sign of spiritual poverty."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "Faith steps forward in obedience before seeing results."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "The one who remembers God in blessing will not be forgotten in trials."
📖 2 Kings 4:35 (KJV)
"Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes."
📜 Context:
The Shunammite woman showed great faith by offering hospitality to the prophet Elisha. As a reward, she was miraculously given a son. However, when her son died suddenly, she sought Elisha in faith, believing that God could restore him.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Elisha prayed and stretched himself over the child, and God brought the boy back to life, proving His power and faithfulness.
Interesting Facts About the Woman’s Waiting
How Long She Waited: A short but desperate period
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "Faith does not eliminate trials; it gives us the strength to endure them."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "Trust God even when the night is darkest."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "A mother’s faith can move the heart of God."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "Faith does not panic in the face of death."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Waiting on God is never waiting in vain."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Hope in God turns sorrow into expectation."
📖 Luke 2:37 (KJV)
"And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day."
📜 Context:
Anna, a widow for 84 years, spent her life worshiping, fasting, and praying in the temple. She longed to see the promised Messiah and never wavered in her devotion.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Her faith was rewarded when she saw baby Jesus in the temple and recognized Him as the fulfillment of God's promise.
Interesting Facts About Anna’s Waiting
How Long She Waited: 84 years
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "Faithfulness in waiting is never wasted time."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "A life spent in God’s presence is never a life wasted."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "Those who wait upon the Lord will not be disappointed."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "The presence of God is worth a lifetime of waiting."
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "To see God’s promises fulfilled is the greatest joy."
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "Patience in waiting brings a greater reward."
📖 Ezra 7:9 (KJV)
"For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him."
📜 Context:
Ezra, a scribe and priest, lived in Babylon during the Jewish exile. He longed to restore the proper worship of God in Jerusalem and teach God’s law to the people. After years of waiting, he finally led a group back to Jerusalem to rebuild spiritual life among the Israelites.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Ezra returned to Jerusalem, re-established the law, and led the people in repentance and renewal of their covenant with God. His leadership helped restore worship and bring spiritual revival.
Interesting Facts About Ezra’s Waiting
How Long He Waited: 70 years
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Ezra waited, prepared, and when the time was right, he led with wisdom and devotion."
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) – "God’s delays are never His denials; they are His way of preparing us for greater things."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "True waiting is not idleness but trust in the Lord’s perfect timing."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "Faithful service in waiting leads to greater blessings in God’s appointed time."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "The man who waits on God loses no time but gains everything."
Thomas Watson (1620–1686) – "Waiting on God is not wasted time; it is time spent in preparation for His will."
John Calvin (1509–1564) – "The Lord refines His servants through waiting, that they may serve with greater zeal."
📖 Luke 1:31 (KJV)
"And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS."
📜 Context:
Mary, a young virgin in Nazareth, received a divine message from the angel Gabriel that she would give birth to the long-awaited Messiah. Though she did not fully understand how it would happen, she humbly accepted God’s plan.
🔎 What Happened After the Waiting:
Mary carried Jesus for nine months, traveled to Bethlehem with Joseph, and gave birth to the Savior in a manger, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.
Interesting Facts About Mary’s Waiting
How Long She Waited: 9 months
George Whitefield (1714–1770) – "Mary waited, trusted, and carried the Savior—so too must we carry faith in our hearts."
Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) – "A faith that waits is a faith that grows stronger with every passing moment."
John Wesley (1703–1791) – "The waiting of the righteous is never in vain, for God is always on time."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) – "Waiting is not passive; it is the active trust that God’s plan is unfolding."
Adoniram Judson (1788–1850) – "Patience is the mark of those who truly believe in God’s promises."
John Calvin (1509–1564) – "The fulfillment of divine promises is always worth the wait."
D.L. Moody (1837–1899) – "The longest wait leads to the greatest joy when faith remains unshaken."