Renewed Strength in Waiting - Isaiah 40:31
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
- Isaiah 40:31
This verse comes from a period when the Israelites were in exile, facing immense trials and uncertainties. Through the prophet Isaiah, God delivers a message of hope and encouragement, reminding His people that waiting on the Lord brings renewal and strength.
Waiting on the Lord can be challenging in a world that values immediacy and quick solutions, but biblical waiting is an active process involving trust, patience, and a confident expectation that God will act in His perfect timing. It means placing our hope in Him, seeking His presence, and relying on His wisdom and power rather than our own. The promise of renewed strength encompasses emotional, spiritual, and mental fortitude. When we wait on the Lord, we are assured that He will replenish our strength, enabling us to rise above our circumstances like eagles soaring in the sky. Eagles, known for their powerful wings and ability to fly at great heights, symbolize the divine strength and perspective God provides us.
Isaiah 40:31 assures us that with God’s strength, we will run and not be weary, walk and not faint. Life's journey involves both running and walking; moments of rapid progress and times of steady, persistent effort. Regardless of the pace, God’s promise holds true. His strength sustains us, whether we are sprinting towards our goals or walking through valleys of hardship.
To apply this verse in our lives, we should trust in God's timing, commit our plans and struggles to Him, and seek His presence through prayer, worship, and reading Scripture. Finding strength in community with fellow believers and reflecting on God's past faithfulness can also build our confidence in His continued support.
19 comments
I’ve been struggling with this for some time… this message helps me to stay strong in my faith and not lose hope because greater things will come in his time. This reminder gives me strength to keep waiting even when it seems hard.
Lizbeth León
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I believe that my comment will not come as a surprise to you.
My wife Vickie and I both are born again
followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we are struggling with several challenges, medically, financially, and getting older.
Today, we both needed to read the scripture you posted : Isaiah 40:31.
I am 75 and a 9 yr. Pancreatic cancers survivor, Vickie is 67 yrs. Young and is suffering from gastrointestinal disorder, having difficulty getting treatment. I just had my fourth kidney stone operation, one operation each year for the last four years.
We are on a fixed income, but we continue strong in faith thatGod will provide all we need.
I’ve shared a lot, I know, but I just wanted you to know how much we are thankful for God’s provision.
“God’s Grace is enough!”
Barry and Vickie
Barry Buller
Thank you for this devotional. I truly needed to read a message like this today.
Dustin K
PLEASE PRAY FOR ISRAEL!!!
And all lost, deceived, lukewarm, wicked hearted, cold hearted, and hard hearted souls to come to invite Lord King God Jesus into their hearts, lives, and everything; that they follow Him and pick up their Crosses according to The Perfect Divine Will Of God The Father.
And for the specific souls on my heart, God knows.
Praise You Alone Forever My One True Living God 🙌🏻✝️🕊️🙏🏻❤️😁
A child of God
This was great and is always helpful every time I read it. I reflect on my own life in the moment and see how I am doing! Just gives me a reminder that God always has us and is protecting us always! “…He will RENEW their strength….”
Braden T
I truly needed to hear this verse today.
I’m grieving the loss of a friendship and I’m encouraged by the thought of renewed strength. I would ask those who read this to pray for a renewed strength for me.
Christopher Keroack
Very powerful words. I really needed to hear and see this today.
Thank you.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Del Hammond
I love the new perspective I’ve gained on this verse, like how our running is something changing so quickly in our lives it’s hard to keep up with but with God we match life’s pace and the walking is the struggles that continue on for years and persist daily but with confidence in God we slowly progress through the issue until we make it out the other side. Glory to God Amen
Everett Hall
Everything that happens in the life of the believer happens for a purpose. Our task is to seek that purpose, in good times and bad, and allow God to reveal Himself to us. That revelation will often cause us to wait.
Jim Miller
My favorite verse ever!
Leslie
I love this verse and this message 🙏🏽
Charmaine Thomas
Amen i am still a man after gods heart eventhough i mess up he will still want me to chase it and i will continue
Severiano III
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you! Amen!
Joey Randazzo
Powerful! Let us trust in His perfect timing!
John
Powerful! Let us trust in His perfect timing!
John
I didn’t get to read my devotional today and this is just what I needed. Praise the Lord!!
Diana F
Powerful message about always trusting in the Lord when the journey is hard. When we choose to trust our Lord above everything, we will find the strength to get over the obstacles and boundaries that hurt our relationship with Christ. Those who let the Lord guide their paths will find true beauty and strength, and will not allow the worldly pleasures to get in the way of the love from the Lord. The Lord is true beauty and peace, and his ways bring us strength and power in the midst of hardship, trials, and pain.
Anna Frerker
Outstanding way to get the work week started…..
MARK TAYLOR
I hope this will be a constant….God bless and keep up the good work
John Duncan
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