The term "awaits" in the biblical context often refers to the anticipation or expectation of future events, promises, or divine interventions as revealed in Scripture. This concept is deeply rooted in the faith and hope of believers, who trust in God's timing and His fulfillment of promises.

Eschatological Awaiting

One of the primary themes associated with "awaits" is the eschatological anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged to live in a state of readiness and expectation for the Second Coming. In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Paul writes, "and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, our deliverer from the coming wrath." This verse highlights the hope and assurance that Christians have in the return of Christ, which is a central tenet of the faith.

Awaiting God's Promises

Throughout the Bible, the faithful are often depicted as awaiting the fulfillment of God's promises. Abraham, for instance, awaited the promise of a son and the establishment of a great nation through his lineage. Hebrews 6:15 states, "And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise." This illustrates the virtue of patience and trust in God's faithfulness.

Awaiting Salvation and Redemption

The concept of awaiting is also tied to the hope of salvation and redemption. In Romans 8:23, Paul speaks of the believers' anticipation of the full realization of their adoption as children of God: "Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we await eagerly our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies." This passage reflects the tension between the present experience of salvation and the future completion of God's redemptive work.

Awaiting Judgment

Scripture also speaks of awaiting judgment, both for the righteous and the wicked. In 2 Peter 3:7, it is written, "And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men." This serves as a sobering reminder of the accountability that awaits all humanity and the ultimate justice of God.

Awaiting in Prayer and Worship

Believers are encouraged to await the Lord in prayer and worship, seeking His guidance and presence. Psalm 27:14 exhorts, "Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!" This waiting is not passive but involves active trust and reliance on God's timing and provision.

Awaiting in Suffering

The Bible acknowledges that awaiting can occur in the context of suffering and trials. James 5:7-8 encourages believers to be patient in the face of adversity: "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it until it receives the early and late rains. You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near." This passage reassures believers that their suffering is not in vain and that relief and vindication are assured in God's perfect timing.

In summary, the concept of "awaits" in the Bible encompasses a range of anticipations, from the return of Christ and the fulfillment of God's promises to the hope of salvation and the reality of judgment. Believers are called to wait with patience, faith, and active trust in the Lord, knowing that His purposes will ultimately be fulfilled.6440. panim -- face, faces
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Whether There is a Purgatory after this Life?
... From henceforth now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors." Therefore
after this life no cleansing labor awaits those who die in the Lord ...
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Peter Wishes to Convert Faustus.
... my father said: "Most assuredly." And Peter said: "If, then, separation from each
other here gives you pain, and if without doubt the penalty awaits you that ...
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The Transformation of Each Believer into the Image of Our ...
... This, perhaps, is Nature's type of the glorious transformation that awaits us, when
the Saviour shall take our present mortal body and fashion it like unto His ...
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The Christian's Peace and the Christian's Consistency
... Such+ (hetis) calm united courage +is to them an evidence+, a sure token, an omen,
+of+ the +perdition+ which awaits the obstinate foes of holiness, +but to ...
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Psalm LIII. (LIV. ).
... is not David hid with us? Thus David's betrayal by the Ziphims awaits for its
interpretation the end. This shews that what was actually ...
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Fourth Sunday after Trinity Redemption of the Creatures.
... Likewise the sun awaits the restoration coming to it, to the earth and all creatures,
when they shall be purified from the contaminating abuse of the devil and ...
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The Rich Inquirer
... has kept all the commandments, yet would fain be other than he is, and readily
confesses that all is not enough, that some unknown act still awaits achievement ...
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Hebrews x. 26, 27
... [3163] For when Christ has planted us, and we have enjoyed the watering of the Spirit,
and then show no fruit; fire, even that of Hell, awaits us, and flame ...
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Mattidia Values Baptism Aright.
... So, if they believed that eternal fire awaits those who worship not God, they would
not cease admonishing them, or being in deep distress for them as ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter x mattidia values baptism aright.htm

The Mourner Comforted.
... For hopes that, like the stars decayed, Have left thy mortal day; The clouds of
sorrow will depart, And brilliant skies be given; For bliss awaits the holy ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/602 the mourner comforted.htm

Awaits (9 Occurrences)
...Awaits (9 Occurrences). ... Behold, the labourer awaits the precious fruit of the earth,
having patience for it until it receive the early and the latter rain. ...
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Awaiting (13 Occurrences)

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Lamech (11 Occurrences)
... inventions of his sons, the other, in prophetical mood, expresses his sure belief
in the coming of better times, and calmly and prayerfully awaits the period ...
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Labourer (8 Occurrences)
... Behold, the labourer awaits the precious fruit of the earth, having patience
for it until it receive the early and the latter rain. (DBY). ...
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Plunderers (9 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Obadiah 1:5 "If thieves came to you, if robbers by night-oh, what disaster
awaits you-wouldn't they only steal until they had enough? ...
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Pickers (2 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Obadiah 1:5 "If thieves came to you, if robbers by night-oh, what disaster
awaits you-wouldn't they only steal until they had enough? ...
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Await (12 Occurrences)
... See Expect. 4. (vt) To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for; as, a glorious
reward awaits the good. 5. (vi) To watch. 6. (vi) To wait (on or upon). ...
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Gleaning (10 Occurrences)
... Obadiah 1:5 "If thieves came to you, if robbers by night-oh, what disaster
awaits you-wouldn't they only steal until they had enough? ...
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Thieves (25 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Obadiah 1:5 "If thieves came to you, if robbers by night-oh, what disaster
awaits you-wouldn't they only steal until they had enough? ...
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Grape (20 Occurrences)
... Obadiah 1:5 "If thieves came to you, if robbers by night-oh, what disaster
awaits you-wouldn't they only steal until they had enough? ...
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