God waits because He is working on something deeper than the immediate answer.

He uses waiting to:

• Kill the energy of the flesh
• Humble us
• Remove idols
• Teach us dependence on Him
• Shapen our character
• Prepare us for greater responsibility and results
• Do us good at our latter end
• Ensure that He receives all the glory

So, when you are waiting on God, don't assume that nothing is happening. God may be doing His deepest work in you while you are waiting for Him to do something for you.

The goal is not merely to receive the promise; it is to become the person who can receive the promise and still give God all the glory.