Welcome to today’s devotional, Renewed Strength, where we will explore the theme of strength, which is one of the gifts of God and one of the needs of His people.
We will learn how to receive strength from God, how to rely on His strength, and how to renew our strength. We will also look at some of the challenges that may drain our strength, and how to overcome them with God’s help.
We will base our devotional on Isaiah 40:31, which is a verse that expresses the promise of God’s strength and the hope of His renewal.
Key Takeaway to Renewed Strength
- Renewed Strength: assurance that those who wait upon the Lord will experience a divine exchange – exhaustion for renewed strength. Let’s embrace patience as we anticipate the unfolding of God’s rejuvenating power.
Anchor Bible Verse of the day
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 (NKJV)
This verse of Isaiah 40:31is part of a chapter that proclaims the greatness and the goodness of God. The prophet Isaiah reminds the people of Israel that God is the Creator, the Ruler, the Judge, and the Savior of the world. He also assures them that God is the Shepherd, the Comforter, the Helper, and the Redeemer of His people.
He encourages them to wait on the Lord, to trust in His power, to hope in His mercy, and to expect His deliverance. He promises them that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, and will experience His supernatural enablement and empowerment.
The promise is clear – those who patiently lean on the Lord will experience a profound renewal of strength, enabling them to soar, run tirelessly, and walk without faltering.
Key Explanations
- Renew their strength: It’s a divine exchange where God infuses fresh vigor into weary souls.
- Mount up with wings like eagles: Depicts a transcendent, elevated state, symbolizing the soaring strength God provides.
- Run and not be weary, walk and not faint: The sustained endurance granted to those who anchor their hope in the Lord.
Reflection on Renewed Strength
Strength is not something that we have in ourselves, but something that we receive from God. It’s not a physical or mental attribute, but a spiritual and relational reality.
(Isaiah 40:31
The believer waiting for renewed strength is like understanding how waiting for something can make one stronger. It’s like a promise that says, if you trust and wait for God, something amazing will happen in your life.
Note this: Waiting on the Lord is not just sitting around doing nothing. As you do whatever you do, you actively trust that God has a perfect plan for your life, and you’re waiting for that plan to unfold.
If we can receive strength from God, we have to acknowledge our weakness and deep need for Him, confess our sins, failures, and fears.
In Psalm 27:14, we read:
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Waiting for renewed strength means you can rise above tough times and not feel weighed down by problems. It’s like having a superpower that helps you keep going without feeling tired.
So, when life feels like a race, renewed strength helps you run without getting tired too quickly.
And it’s not just about flying or running; it’s also about walking steadily without feeling weak. Imagine it as having a constant strength that helps you keep going in your everyday life.
The key to all this is understanding that waiting is not boring or pointless. It’s more like a training ground where you learn to trust God and become a better person.
- If we can renew our strength, we have to be patient through waiting on the Lord and placing our hope in Him. This involves dedicating time to connect with God – through prayer, worship, meditation, and service.
- We have to attune our ears to His voice, His word, His Spirit, and the community of believers becomes a vital aspect of this renewal process. Obedience to His commands, guidance, correction, and calling further contributes to the revitalization of our strength.
As we do so, we will experience His strength, which is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9), and we will also demonstrate His strength, which is the evidence of our faith. (Hebrews 11:34).
Blessings!
Call to Action
Today, let’s ask God to fill us with His Spirit, who is the source of strength. Let us ask God to help us to receive strength from Him, to rely on His strength, and to renew our strength. Let us ask God to make us strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (Ephesians 6:10)
Prayer Points for Today
- Divine Patience: Pray for the grace to patiently wait on the Lord, trusting in His timing.
- Spiritual Endurance: Ask for enduring strength that allows you to run the race of faith without weariness.
- Elevated Perspective: Pray for a perspective that enables you to soar above life’s challenges with wings like eagles.
Let’s pray
Our Father, as we wait on You, renew our strength and grant us the endurance to navigate life’s journey. May we mount up with wings like eagles, run without weariness, and walk without fainting.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
My prayer for you today: I pray that, as you patiently wait on the Lord, your strength is renewed in ways beyond your imagination. May you soar above challenges, run with endurance, and walk with unwavering faith. I pray for divine rejuvenation in every aspect of your life.
