Wait for the Lord

“Why do you say, O Jacob, and assert, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the LORD, and the justice due me escapes the notice of my God’? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired, and His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.”
Isaiah 40:27-31

Those who train for long distance running are often taught to hold something in reserve for the very end of the race. Many have disappointingly watched as another runner has sprinted by just yards before the finish line. They’ve lost because they’ve grown weary and tired.

Friend, the verses from Isaiah 40 are there for encouragement and challenge for every weary child of God. How are you faring in the “race of life”? Are you growing weary? Are you getting tired? Are you in danger of dropping your pace as you strive for the goal?

This truth was penned by the hymn writer, James McGranahan:
Ho! Reapers in the whitened harvest,
Oft feeble, faint and few,
Come wait upon the blessed Master,
Our strength He will renew.
Too oft a-weary and discouraged,
We pour a sad complaint;
Believing in the living Savior,
Why should we ever faint?
Rejoice, for He is with us always,
Lo, even to the end!
Look up, take courage, go forward,
All needed grace He’ll send.

Remember - Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength.