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.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV

Who truly likes to wait—especially in this fast-food lifestyle where everything is done swiftly and readily available? It is saddening to see that children raised in this generation hardly know what it means to wait, or the blessing and strength that come through waiting.

With cell phones in everyone’s hands, we have developed the habit of getting everything done with just one click. Yet the everlasting Word of God teaches us to wait upon the Lord for renewed strength.

The Bible compares this waiting to the eagle in a powerful way. Eagles are the only birds that can fly as high as 20,000 feet—an altitude no other bird can reach. They have broad, long wings, and their feathers create great lift and stability. An eagle does not hide from the storm; instead, it waits for the strong winds produced by the storm to gain elevation. Not only can eagles soar high, but they can also fly for long hours without growing weary.

Likewise, the Bible encourages us to wait upon the Lord. When we do, He renews our strength. We will mount up higher than we imagined, and we will not grow weary.

Abraham waited many years before God revealed His promise of a great nation. Daniel fasted for twenty-one days to receive a powerful revelation. In the waiting, God was preparing them.

God prepares us in our waiting, and great breakthroughs are born there. God’s plan for us is always to build us up, exalt us, honor us, and prosper us. He delights in seeing us rise higher in everything He has entrusted to us. None of God’s plans are fulfilled without a heart that is willing to wait upon Him.

Waiting is not a delay—it is like an eagle flying into the storm, being lifted to heights it never dreamed of. So keep praising in your waiting, in your valleys, and on your mountains. You will not grow weary or weak in your journey.

Prayer

Lord, teach us to wait upon You with faith and trust. Renew our strength when we feel weary, and lift us higher even through the storms of life. May we never grow faint, but soar with confidence, knowing You are working all things for our good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.