Wait, Hope, Expect!

In my personal Bible study when a verse really speaks to me, I like to read it in many translations to deepen my understanding and my grasp on the message. Today, I want to share with you many translations of a verse I love so much - Psalm 27:14. The translations are all similar, but I want you to take note of the different word choices in each one. 

PSALM 27:14

Wait for the Lord.

Be strong and take heart

and wait for the Lord. 

NIV

Wait on the Lord;

Be of good courage,

And He shall strengthen your heart;

Wait, I say, on the Lord!

NKJV

Wait patiently for the Lord.

    Be brave and courageous.

    Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. 

NLT

Wait on the Lord: 

be of good courage, 

and he shall strengthen thine heart: 

wait, I say, on the Lord. 

KJV

Wait for the Lord;

    be strong, and let your heart take courage;

    wait for the Lord! 

ESV

Don’t be impatient. 

Wait for the Lord, and he will come and save you! 

Be brave, stouthearted, and courageous. 

Yes, wait and he will help you. 

TLB

Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; 

be brave and of good courage 

and let your heart be stout and enduring. 

Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. 

AMP

My life is in a stage of waiting, and I'm often reminded of the song "While I'm Waiting" from the movie Fireproof: http://youtu.be/i6X71sXagUY. Like the song says, I'm not going to let life pass me by while I wait for the next phase. I will BOLDLY and CONFIDENTLY take every step in obedience and faith, serving and worshiping with peace that His plan for my future is far greater than anything I can imagine on my own. Waiting is not easy, but the rewards are great.