A couple of weeks ago I used Isaiah 40:31 as part of my sermon series on the life of Joseph. Waiting time is not wasted time, for its during those moments of waiting that God does his work of preparing us for what lies ahead. Some of our members commented that what I did with the verse was helpful, so I thought I would paraphrase the verse and post it. I hope it encourages you today.
“Those who wait with a spirit of expectation for the Lord’s actions will discover that their hope in God renews their strength. Like soaring eagles they will have discernment which helps them have clarity and perspective. They will discover that God will re-energize them to meet the demands placed before them, like a marathon runner who gets stronger and stronger as the race progresses. Not only that, they will be consistent and steady in the day to day routine of life, never stumbling because they have lost their balance.” (Isaiah 40:31, TDV)
