Introduction

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dig into a promise that many of us know and love, but never really take the time to digest fully. We will explore Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This passage holds a message of waiting on the Lord, the promise of renewed strength, and the anticipation of a breakthrough that's just around the corner.

Let's open in prayer.

Lord, as we dive into your word today, help us to understand the profound truth of waiting on You. Open our hearts and minds to the promise of renewed strength and the anticipation of breakthrough that comes with trusting in You. Amen.

Now, let's dive into Isaiah 40:31 together.

Waiting on the Lord

When we think about waiting, we often associate it with inactivity or passivity. However, waiting on the Lord is far from being passive. It is an active process of seeking God, of staying in His presence, of reading His word, and of praying. It's about being still and knowing that He is God. It's about quieting our hearts and minds, letting go of our own plans and desires, and allowing God to work in us and through us. It's about surrendering our timeline to God's timeline, trusting that His timing is perfect.

Waiting on the Lord also requires patience. Patience, in this context, is not just about enduring a delay. It's about enduring a delay with a good attitude, with faith and hope. It's about not giving up when things don't go our way, when prayers seem unanswered, when God's plan seems unclear. It's about trusting that God is working behind the scenes, even when we can't see it. It's about believing that God's promises are true, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.

Moreover, waiting on the Lord involves trust. Trusting that God knows what He's doing, that He has our best interests at heart, that He is in control. Trusting that God's ways are higher than our ways, that His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Trusting that God is good, even when life is not. Trusting that God will fulfill His promises, in His time and in His way.

Waiting on the Lord is not easy. It can be frustrating, confusing, and even painful. But it's in those moments of waiting that we grow the most. It's in those moments of waiting that we learn to rely on God, to trust in His promises, to hope in His goodness. It's in those moments of waiting that we are shaped and molded into the people God wants us to be.

Waiting on the Lord is also a time of preparation. As we wait, God is preparing us for what's to come. He's equipping us with the skills, the knowledge, the character traits we need for the next season of our lives. He's preparing us for the blessings and challenges that lie ahead. He's preparing us to be vessels of His love, grace, and truth.

In the Bible, we see many examples of people who waited on the Lord. Abraham waited for a son. Joseph waited for his dreams to come true. Moses waited to enter the promised land. David waited to become king. Each of these people faced challenges, setbacks, and disappointments. But they kept waiting on the Lord, trusting in His promises, believing in His goodness.

Renewed Strength

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