TARRY PRAXIS - A SERMON BY LADY APOSTLE DIANA ADU

May 13, 2026

Lady Apostle Diana Adu

This sermon explores the spiritual necessity of "tarrying"—the intentional, disciplined act of waiting on God in an era defined by instant gratification. Drawing from the biblical command to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4), the discourse shifts the perspective of waiting from a passive void to an active "praxis." By examining the tension between human urgency and divine timing, the message argues that tarrying is not merely a delay, but a formative discipline that aligns the believer’s rhythm with the heart of God. Participants will explore how the "discipline of the chair" prepares the soul for the "command of the mission," concluding that true spiritual power is rarely found in the rush, but in the sustained, expectant endurance of the wait. Sermon Outline: The Tarry Praxis Title: The Tarry Praxis: The Discipline and Command to Wait Scripture Focus: Acts 1:4-8; Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 27:14 I. The Mandate of the Middle (Acts 1:4) The Command: Jesus didn't suggest waiting; He commanded it. We explore why the "promise of the Father" requires a specific geographical and spiritual posture before it can be possessed. The Anatomy of Tarrying: Distinguishing between passive waiting (resignation) and active tarrying (expectant preparation). The Modern Conflict: Why our "instant-answer" culture views tarrying as a waste of time rather than a holy investment. II. The Alchemical Wait (Isaiah 40:30-31) The Exchange: The Hebrew word for wait (qavah) implies a "twisting or binding together." Tarrying is where our exhausted strength is braided into His inexhaustible power. The Subtractive Work: How the wait strips away self-reliance, "main-character" syndromes, and human agendas, leaving only what is necessary for the coming move of God. The Discipline of the Chair: Practical ways to sit in the silence until the inner noise dies down. III. From Tarrying to Transformation (Acts 1:8) The Release of Power: Note the sequence: the wait precedes the Dunamis. We cannot witness to what we have not waited for. The Rhythms of Grace: Moving from the "discipline of the wait" into the "command of the mission." The power found in the Upper Room is what sustains the work in the streets. Conclusion: The wait is never "dead time"; it is "seed time." We don't wait for God to get ready; we wait so that we are ready for what He has already prepared. Engaging Your Audience: A NEW DAY CHRISTIAN TV PRODUCTION 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED