Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait for the Lord (who expect, look for, and hope in Him) will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings (and rise up close to God) like eagles (rising toward the sun); they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not grow tired.”
At times you may feel so worn out and stressed that you are not sure you can take another step. You may spend all your time running from crises to crises and constantly giving your time and energy to others. The Lord Jesus wants to renew your strength and enable you to enjoy the abundant life. The key is to wait upon Him to do so. Our generation does not enjoy waiting. We are rushed and stress out by all the commitments we have made and all the responsibilities we have. We rush through our lives without stopping to evaluate our activities. Sometimes in our haste to get on with our work, we race ahead of God. Part of God’s restorative process is to slow us down and make us listen to Him. As we wait on Him, God will remind us of our utter dependence on Him, He will remind us of our dependence on His strength. When we slow down and seek His will, He will reveal His plans for us.
Biblically, waiting on the Lord is never passive; it is always active. Waiting requires us to stop our own pursuits and give God our complete attention. We may have to give up some of the activities we have allowed to inundate our lives. We might need to take an entire day to sit quietly before the Lord. If we ask Him, God will show us the resources He has provided to help with the work we have been trying in our own strength and attempting on our own! God might address feelings of guilt that have motivated us to do things He has not asked us to do.
Jesus carried a tremendous amount of responsibility. More people needed Him then will ever need us. Yet, He was never overwhelmed or inadequate for the task. Now our Lord Jesus Christ offers to guide us so that we can fulfill the Father’s will and gain the strength necessary for each day. Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened (by religious rituals that provide no peace), and I will give you rest (refreshing your souls with salvation).”