“31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
Today’s verse is a promise of renewed strength and endurance for those who put their trust in God.
It uses the imagery of an eagle, a powerful and majestic bird that can soar at great heights without becoming tired.
I really believe God chose to compare us to eagles in order to motivate us so we can rise to our potential in life and so He can encourage us to wait on Him.
Today I want to remind us that when we put our trust in God, we will be able to persevere through difficult times and accomplish great things, without becoming weary or fainting.
What this means for you
Isaiah wrote these words to people who were tired. They had waited a long time, and they felt that God had forgotten them. Maybe you feel like that too. You have been strong for a long time, and now you have nothing left.
Notice what the verse says. The strength comes to those who trust in the Lord. In some Bibles it says those who wait on the Lord. Waiting on God is not sitting and doing nothing. It is staying close to Him, in prayer, in worship and in His Word, while He does what only He can do.
An eagle does not flap hard all day. It rises on the wind. When we stay close to God, His Spirit lifts us. We do not have to carry everything in our own strength. Bring Him your tiredness today, and let Him renew you.
Think about it
Where are you trying to keep going in your own strength?
What would it look like for you to wait on God this week?
Pray:
Heavenly Father, we come to You now in faith, earnestly desiring to grow closer to You. Quicken our spirit, and open our heart to Your teaching. Fill us with Your power and love that we may pursue our dreams with courage and dedication. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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