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Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, thisis our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: thisis the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire ofour soulis to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

Isaiah 30:18,19
And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORDis a God of judgment: blessedare all they that wait for him…

be thou

Isaiah 25:4
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible onesis as a stormagainst the wall.

Exodus 14:27
And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

Psalm 25:3
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

our salvation

Isaiah 26:16
LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayerwhen thy chasteningwas upon them.

Psalm 37:39
But the salvation of the righteousis of the LORD:he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Psalm 46:1,5
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. Godis our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…

We wait for You.
Waiting on the Lord is a common biblical exhortation, emphasizing trust and patience. This phrase suggests a posture of hopeful expectation and reliance on God's timing rather than human effort. It resonates with passages likePsalm 27:14 andIsaiah 40:31, which encourage believers to find strength and renewal in waiting for God's action. Historically, the Israelites often waited for deliverance from their enemies, and this waiting is a test of faith and endurance.

Be our strength every morning
The request for daily strength highlights the need for continual reliance on God. It suggests a rhythm of daily dependence, akin to the provision of manna in the wilderness, which required the Israelites to trust God for sustenance each day. This phrase can be connected toLamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of God's mercies being new every morning. It underscores the idea that each day brings its own challenges and requires fresh strength from God.

and our salvation in time of trouble.
This plea for salvation in times of distress reflects the historical context of Israel's frequent conflicts and need for deliverance from surrounding nations. Salvation here is both physical and spiritual, pointing to God's role as a deliverer. This concept is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who provides ultimate salvation from sin and eternal separation from God. The phrase also connects toPsalm 46:1, which describes God as a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

• Isaiah opens with a direct plea. He is not guessing whether God can act; he confidently addresses the covenant-keeping LORD who has revealed Himself as gracious (seeExodus 34:6, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious…”).

• Grace here is the undeserved favor that God freely gives to His people. This is the same grace Paul celebrates inEphesians 2:8-9, showing that salvation has always rested on God’s initiative, not human merit.

• The prophet speaks for the nation, acknowledging sin and weakness while trusting the unchanging character of God. Because Scripture is wholly true, we can echo this same cry today, assured that the God who answered Isaiah still answers.

• Waiting is not passive resignation but active trust.Psalm 130:5 declares, “I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope”.

• In context, Judah faced political and military threats. Instead of rushing to alliances, Isaiah models patient dependence.

• For believers, waiting includes:

– Holding to God’s promises even when circumstances worsen (Habakkuk 2:3).

– Refusing to manipulate outcomes by fleshly means (Psalm 20:7).

– Expectant hope grounded in God’s proven faithfulness (Lamentations 3:25).

• The request moves from general grace to daily empowerment.Lamentations 3:22-23 affirms, “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning”.

• Strength “every morning” underscores that reliance on yesterday’s victories is insufficient; fresh grace is needed with each sunrise.

• Practical outworking:

– Begin each day with Scripture, receiving God’s strength before facing tasks (Psalm 143:8).

– Recognize that God’s power, not human resolve, sustains perseverance (Isaiah 40:29-31).

• “Salvation” here embraces rescue from immediate danger and the ultimate deliverance God promises His people.Psalm 46:1 parallels this cry: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble”.

• Historically, God did deliver Jerusalem from Assyria (Isaiah 37). That factual event underlines that biblical salvation is not merely abstract; it happens in real time and space.

• For the believer, Christ fulfills this salvation fully (2 Timothy 4:18). Whatever the crisis—physical, emotional, spiritual—Jesus remains the unfailing Savior.

Isaiah 33:2 threads together a four-fold confession: God’s grace sought, patient trust expressed, daily strength requested, and comprehensive salvation expected. Because every word of Scripture is true, we can adopt the same posture—humbly asking for grace, waiting with confidence, drawing fresh strength each morning, and resting in Jesus’ sure deliverance whenever troubles arise.