This message explores the profound spiritual discipline of waiting through the lens of Simeon, the righteous man who waited faithfully to see the Messiah. Drawing from Luke chapter 2, we discover that waiting isn't merely passive endurance—it's an active spiritual process where God shapes us into who we need to become. Simeon demonstrates three essential characteristics of waiting well: immersing ourselves in Scripture to understand God's mysterious ways, maintaining proper perspective by recognizing God's sovereignty over our limited understanding, and holding onto unwavering faith that our waiting will ultimately prove worthwhile. The message challenges us to consider what we're waiting for in our own lives—whether healing, answers to prayer, or simply yearning for heaven—and reminds us that God uses these seasons of waiting purposefully. Like Simeon who was so saturated in God's Word that he could recognize the Christ child when others saw just another baby, we too can develop spiritual sensitivity that helps us perceive God's activity even in our most difficult waiting periods. The beautiful truth emerges: no one who has ever waited on God has been let down, and we won't be the first.