Renewed Strength For The Journey

Introduction

Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount

up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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• This verse is a beacon of hope for the weary, a reminder for those waiting on the Lord that renewal is not just a possibility but a certainty.

• Life's pressures may weigh us down, but God invites us to exchange the weight of despair for the wings of faith.

• Today, we will explore the depth of this rich promise and learn how to live in the renewal

God so lovingly provides.

I. The Power of Waiting on God

Scripture calls us to an active waiting—a posture of trust and expectation. Waiting is not idle; it is an act of faith.

A. Waiting requires trust in God's timing.

1. Psalm 27:14 - "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine

heart."

2. Trusting in God's perfect timing reminds us that His plans for us are good, even when

the answers seem delayed.

B. Waiting refines and prepares us.

1. Lamentations 3:25-26 - "The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul

that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the

salvation of the Lord."

2. God's waiting room often becomes the place where we are strengthened and

transformed for the next step in His plan.

II. Renewed Strength Is God's Promise

When we wait upon the Lord, He does not leave us empty. He infuses us with His divine

strength.

A. Strength to soar above life's challenges.

1. Psalm 103:5 - "Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is

renewed like the eagle's."

2. Like the eagle, God gives us the ability to rise above trials, seeing life from a higher

(even heavenly) perspective.

B. Strength to endure and persist.

1. 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect

in weakness."

2. Even in seasons of weakness, His strength carries us, proving His grace is more than

enough.

III. Running and Walking in God's Strength

Isaiah 40:31 tells us that those who rely on the Lord will "run, and not be weary; walk, and

not faint." This paints a picture of endurance for every phase of life.

A. Running the race with perseverance.

1. Hebrews 12:1 - "Let us run with patience the race that is set before us."

2. Life's race demands stamina. Through faith, we are empowered to press on, no matter

how difficult the course may seem.

B. Walking with steadfast faith throughout our daily life.

1. Micah 6:8 - "And what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love

mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

2. Walking represents our everyday commitment to God—a steady, faithful progression

strengthened by His guidance.

Conclusion

Isaiah 40:31 is more than a promise; it is an invitation.

God invites those who are weary to come to Him, to wait upon Him, and to receive His strength.

Consider the eagle, who soars not by frantically flapping its wings, but by stretching them out and allowing the wind to carry it higher. This is the image of faith that trusts wholly in God's power.

Are you tired? Are you weary from life's burdens? Wait on the Lord. He will renew your

strength. He will equip you to soar above your trials, to run with holy purpose, and to walk in steadfast faith. Lift your eyes to the One who never grows tired, and know that, in Him, you will find rest and renewal for your soul.

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