This Isaiah Bible verse is familiar to many of us. It talks about ‘waiting’. God sometimes asks us to wait. We don’t like waiting: for the weather to change; for our finances to improve; for changes in a relationship or two; for the world situation to improve; for the political campaign ads to end!

Here is something God says:

 
"He (God) gives power to the tired and worn out,
and strength to the weak.
Even the youth shall be exhausted,
and the young men will all give up.
But they that wait upon 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."

~ Isaiah 40:29 - 31 LAB

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Bible Commentary:  "Even the strongest people get tired at times, but God's power and strength never diminish. He is never too tired or too busy to help and listen. His strength is our source of strength. When we feel all of life crushing us, and we cannot go another step, we need to remember that we can call upon God to renew our strength.
 
“We all need regular times to listen to God. Waiting on the Lord is expecting his promised strength to help us rise above distractions and difficulties. Listening to God helps us to be prepared for when he speaks to us, to be patient when he asks us to wait, and to expect him to fulfill the promises found in the Bible.”

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