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Waiting demonstrates trust in God in several meaningful ways, as highlighted in the sermon. First, it shows our recognition that Jesus is the only true source of deliverance from our weaknesses. Just like Bartimaeus, who called out to Jesus despite the discouraging voices around him ([24:43]), trusting God means believing that He hears us and has the power to help, even when it seems like others are telling us to be quiet ([36:30]). Waiting on God reflects our faith that He cares for us and will respond in His perfect timing, as Jesus did when He stopped and called Bartimaeus ([52:57]).

Second, waiting demonstrates trust because it involves surrendering our desire for instant gratification. In a world that favors quick fixes and immediate results ([45:20]), choosing to wait on God's timing shows we believe His plans are better than ours. The sermon emphasizes that trusting and waiting on Jesus is a way to show our faith, even when we don't see immediate answers ([46:47]). It’s about trusting that God’s grace is sufficient and that He is working behind the scenes, even when we must wait ([52:57]).

Lastly, waiting is an act of faith that deepens our relationship with God. As Bartimaeus trusted Jesus enough to call out and then follow Him after being healed ([54:53]), our trust in God's timing and His love encourages us to continue following Him, knowing He hears us and cares ([55:41]). Waiting, therefore, is not passive but an active demonstration of our trust that God’s love and power are enough to see us through every weakness and challenge.

In summary, waiting demonstrates trust in God by acknowledging His sovereignty, believing in His love and care, surrendering to His timing, and deepening our relationship with Him as we rely on His strength rather than our own ([20:53], [36:30], [52:57]).