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. Isaiah 40:31
At times you may feel
so worn out and stressed that you are not sure you can take another step. You
may seem to spend all your time running from crisis to crisis and to be
constantly giving your time and energy to others. Your Lord wants to renew your
strength and enable you to enjoy the abundant life He intends for you. The key
is to wait upon Him to do so.
Our generation does
not enjoy waiting. We are harried by all the commitments we have made and the
many responsibilities we hold. We rush through our lives without stopping to
evaluate our activities. Sometimes in our haste to get on with our work, we
race ahead of God. Part of God’s restorative process is to slow us down and
make us listen to Him. As we wait on Him, God will remind us of our utter
dependence upon His strength. When we slow down and seek His will, He will
reveal His plans.
Biblically, waiting on
the Lord is never passive; it is always active. Waiting requires us to cease
our own pursuits and give God our complete attention. We may have to give up
some of the activities we have allowed to inundate our lives. We may need to
take an entire day to sit quietly before the Lord. If we ask Him, God will show
us the resources He has provided to help with the work we have been attempting
on our own. God may address feelings of guilt that have motivated us to do
things that He has not asked us to do.
Jesus carried more
responsibility than you do. More people needed Him than will ever need you. Yet
He was never overwhelmed or inadequate for the task. Now Christ offers to guide
you so that you will fulfill your heavenly Father’s will and gain the strength
necessary for each day
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest.
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