“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him” (Ps. 37:7). “Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord” (Ps. 27:14). “I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, and in His word do I hope” (Ps. 130:5). “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me. o LORD, your faithful love endures forever; do not abandon the work of your hands.

Isaiah’s faith drives this lament. He believes three things about God: First, God is sovereign. He can do something. Second, God is love. He is for me. He wants to do something. And finally, God is a covenant-keeping God. He is bound by his own word. He will do something. Isaiah’s faith feeds off the character of God.