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A Renewed Strength

Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who wait on 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.”

We live in a very impatient society.  We do not like to wait.  Waiting seems to be such a waste of time. Why do the Scriptures encourage us to wait? What did Isaiah mean by encouraging us to wait on the Lord?  The Barnes Notes of the Bible gives a definition, “It means to wait for his help; that is, to trust in him, to put our hope or confidence in him.” 

To wait on the Lord is not inactivity, but it is the posture of faith.  We position ourselves in expectant faith, knowing God will keep His promises and bring His words to pass in our life.  Matthew 24:35 says, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”

To wait on the Lord is to seek His face in prayer, to still ourselves in His presence, and to listen intently for His instructions and directions.  The Lord spoke to Elijah in a “still small voice.”  This brought both refreshing and direction for his life and ministry.

We must take the posture of faith, spend time waiting expectantly in His presence. Psalms 16:11 reads, “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”  When we develop the discipline of waiting on the Lord we will learn of His ways and how to hear when He speaks in a still small voice.

Scriptures to Study:
Psalms 27:14; Psalms 130:5; Proverbs 8:34

Prayer:
Dear Father,

Teach us to wait in Your presence today.  We pray the words of Philippians 3:10, “That I may know Him.” Speak to our hearts as we seek Your face and listen intently for Your instructions.

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