“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
If we are truly honest, waiting can be a difficult thing. When God has promised us increase, greater, miracles, healing, a husband or wife, etc., and the promise has not yet happened, we are tempted to question Him. However, during the wait we must realize that God is doing an inner work in us. We may have to march in the wilderness a little longer than expected in order to walk some things out of us that could be a hindrance to stepping into the promises He has prepared for us. God knows exactly how long the wait should be so that when the promises appear, we are ready for them mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Isaiah 40:31 identifies several experiences during the “waiting” period.
1) Our strength is renewed. God renews our strength supernaturally by stabilizing our thoughts. Yes, let’s be real. The human side of us will focus on all of the imaginary and negative things and think those things are the reason for stalled promises. The word of God says that a double-minded man is unstable in all of His ways, and let not that man think that he will receive anything from the LORD (James 1:8). It takes a person strong in the faith to bring his or her thoughts into alignment with God’s. Each test we face in life brings with it renewed strength for our spiritual journey. This strength carries us one step closer to His promises.
2) We will mount up with wings as eagles. Not only is our strength renewed, but we will learn how to soar during adverse and turbulent winds. God mounts us up by His Spirit, causing us to soar in extreme conditions. It is not by our might or power, but it is by His Spirit that will give us the lift to rise above contrary clouds. As we mount up and fly, we soar higher and higher into the presence of God where nothing else matters but Him. As we are caught up in the air, He will then drop unexpected blessings for us to enjoy at the moment we least expect it. God desires that our attention is more on Him than His promises. He commands us not to have any other gods before Him (Exodus 20:3). We must never reach a point where His promises become our god. The wait is preparing you to rise up and soar.
3) We will run and not be weary. God will give us endurance. As we focus on fulfilling His purpose during the wait, He will give us endurance to persevere. His assignment must come first. As we serve in His assignment for our life, then He will serve us with His promises. Our mission in life should be to serve Him, faithfully.
4) We will walk and not faint. During the wait you are actually walking into the promises of God.
Do you notice the progressive descent? In the wait, God renews your strength so that you can rise up in His presence before descending to walk into His promises. I love how He defies natural logic to bless us.
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD” (Psalm 27:14).
There is POWER in your WAIT.