The Goodness of Waiting: Lamentations 3:25-26

The Goodness of Waiting

Scripture "The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him. It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of the Lord." — Lamentations 3:25–26 (NASB)

Reflection These verses rise like a beacon of hope in the middle of Lamentations—one of the most sorrowful books in Scripture. Jeremiah wrote amid the ruins of Jerusalem, after destruction, exile, and unimaginable grief. Yet right here, in the heart of lament, he declares a profound truth: the Lord is good—not in spite of our waiting, but to those who wait for Him.

Waiting is rarely easy. In our fast-paced world, we often view it as wasted time—something to fill, avoid, or rush past. But Scripture reframes waiting as an active, faith-filled posture. It is not passive idleness; it is expectant hope anchored in God's character. The Lord is good to those who:

• Wait for Him — trusting His timing over our own,

• Seek Him — pursuing His presence even when answers seem delayed,

• Wait silently — resting quietly without frantic striving or complaint.

This "silent waiting" speaks of humble submission, a soul that quiets itself before God, choosing trust instead of demands. In the midst of uncertainty—whether it's waiting for healing, provision, direction, a restored relationship, or simply the breakthrough of salvation—God invites us to lean into His goodness rather than our circumstances.

Jeremiah knew this personally. After pouring out his anguish, he remembered God's steadfast love and mercies that are "new every morning" (Lam. 3:22–23). Waiting on the Lord isn't a delay of His goodness; it is often the very pathway through which He reveals it most deeply.

Application Today, identify one area where you are waiting—perhaps impatiently or with growing discouragement. Bring it honestly before the Lord. Instead of focusing on the delay, shift your gaze to His goodness and seek Him afresh. Practice "silent waiting": set aside a few minutes to be still in His presence, without rushing to solutions. Affirm the truth: It is good to wait for the Lord's salvation.

Prayer Heavenly Father, Thank You that You are good—even when life feels hard and answers seem far off. Teach me to wait for You with hope, to seek You earnestly, and to rest silently in Your perfect timing. When my heart grows restless, remind me of Your unfailing love and new mercies every morning. Help me trust that waiting on You is never wasted; it is where I experience Your goodness most deeply. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Closing Thought "The Lord is good to those who wait for Him." Let this truth anchor your soul today. His salvation is coming—in His way, in His time—and it will be worth every moment of faithful waiting.