The Daily Devotional
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Strength Found in Waiting
But those who wait for 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)
Introduction
Isaiah 40:31 stands as one of the most cherished promises in Scripture, often quoted by those seeking endurance in times of weariness. It reminds us that true strength is not self-generated but is a divine gift that comes through waiting—through trust and patient reliance on God.
Reflection
A few years ago, a friend of mine took part in a long-distance cycling tour through the Rocky Mountains. On the second day, the climb became almost unbearable—thin air, steep grades, and sore muscles tested his every resolve. But he recalled advice from a seasoned rider: “Don’t rush the mountain. Wait for your body to catch up. Breathe deep. Keep moving.” He said it wasn’t brute strength that got him to the top, but pacing, persistence, and trust in the process.
Much like that ride, our spiritual journey has stretches of difficulty that don’t yield to quick fixes. Waiting on the Lord is not passive—it’s active trust, faithful steps taken even when the summit is out of sight. God promises not just to deliver us eventually, but to sustain us along the way.
Application
In the rush of modern life, we often confuse movement with progress and impatience with strength. But God’s call is to wait—to pray, to trust, to walk with Him even when the road seems endless. Whether you’re waiting on healing, a breakthrough, or clarity, this verse offers assurance: those who wait for the Lord will be renewed. It’s not your pace that matters, but your posture before God.
Conclusion
When you feel like giving up, remember this promise from Isaiah. The Lord strengthens those who stay near, who don’t run ahead or lag behind, but who trust Him step by step. The eagle soars not by flapping harder, but by trusting the wind beneath its wings. So too, let God lift you as you wait.
Prayer
Gracious Lord, in seasons when I grow tired, help me to wait on You—not with anxious impatience, but with expectant hope. Renew my strength when I falter, lift me when I stumble, and help me to walk faithfully, knowing You are with me. Teach me to trust Your timing, and to rest in the assurance of Your care. Amen.
Devotional by: Kenny Sallee, ThM — Deming, NM, USA
The Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible (NRSV)© 1989, 1993, the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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