Quotes about Delay
For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off.
- Isaiah 48:9
Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.
- Jeremiah 4:6
The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final.
- Daniel 2:8
O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”
- Daniel 9:19
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
- Matthew 25:5
Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’
- Matthew 25:11
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
- Luke 1:21
Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”
- Acts 9:38
That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.
- Romans 15:22
Real results come from putting your momentary needs on hold to pursue larger, more important goals.
- Patrick Lencioni
I have stated that a democracy is always two years behind the dictator.
- Winston Churchill
Waiting is not always a bad thing; it can bring its own joy —the thrill of anticipation.
- David Jeremiah