Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day for you and me is a gift, so let’s cherish it.
The Reality of Waiting
Waiting is one of the major causes of anxiety.
Because when you are waiting, you don’t have control—and when you don’t have control, you begin to worry about the outcome. That worry often turns into anxiety.
We cannot deny that waiting can be frustrating.
Whether it’s standing in line at the grocery store, waiting for an important email, or counting down the days to a long-anticipated event—it can sometimes feel excruciating.
So if that’s the case…
Why would I say there is strength in waiting?
Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)
But they 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.
Understanding the “But”
Before we focus on the promise, we must look at what comes before the “but.”
Isaiah reminds us:
“Even the youths shall faint and be weary…”
Youth often represents strength, energy, and time. You might think being young gives you an advantage in waiting—that you have enough strength to endure.
But Isaiah makes it clear:
Even with youth and strength, you can still grow weary.
Even those who seem strong will eventually faint.
Then comes the turning point:
“But those who wait on the LORD…”
This shifts everything.
The Key Question
In your waiting…
Who are you waiting on?
Because waiting in itself does not give strength.
Waiting on the LORD does.
Strength in the Waiting
When your trust is in the Lord:
- Your strength can be renewed
- You can rise above your situation
- You can run without growing weary
- You can walk without fainting
Even in the midst of anxiety and frustration, there is a supernatural strength available to you.
We live in uncertain times—and it often feels like uncertainty is only increasing. There will always be things beyond our control, things we don’t understand.
But the real question is:
Can your trust in the Lord be greater than your need to understand?
Takeaway: Gratitude Friday
Today is Gratitude Friday.
Take a moment to reflect:
What are you grateful for?
I am grateful that even in a world filled with increasing uncertainty, our Lord remains faithful.
Nothing changes Him.
No situation catches Him off guard.
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name, Ameni!
Gotta wait on God’s strength 🙏