We should live by faith, walk by faith, and constantly exercise faith. Believe, therefore, what your God has said of himself, of his designs toward you, and of his care over you. Believe in the precious promises he has made to you, in the sweet assurances he has given to you, and in the oath he has taken to secure you. Believe God, let men, or Satan, or your own heart, say what they will. Believe God, speaking in his word, let Providence work as it may. Believe God, and then you can concede him time to work, then you can trust him in the gloomiest day and in the darkest night. Believe God, and then you will enjoy perfect peace, as says the prophet– “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is staid on you, because he trusts in you.”
Wait on God, believing that he will fulfill his word, confirm your faith, illustrate his character, and secure your best interests. Believe God, and wait on him, that he may perform his promises, answer your prayers, and rejoice over you to do you good. Take God at his word, and endeavor to rest upon it. Grasp the promise firmly, and refuse to let it go. Doubting and fearing can do you no good, but must do you immense harm; but believing God, and staying yourself on his word, will be of incalculable benefit to you. Believe, therefore, and wait. Wait and believe.
