WAITING ON THE LORD
Isaiah 40:31
31 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.
OBSERVATION OF THE VERSE
31 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.
- There are 8 verbs in the verse. It is an action-packed verse
- It Indicates two types of people; those who wait and those who don’t
- This indicates a mature believer
- Indicates an experienced individual
- Indicates a transformed individual
- Indicates a focused individual
- Indicates a strong relationship
- Indicates faith
INTRODUCTION
From the time Israel entered the Promised Land, they disobeyed God’s Commands worshipping Idol gods and eventually rejecting His rule for an Earthly king. The God we serve is tolerant long suffering and forgiving. He allowed Israel’s disobedience for 700 years before His planned punishment. Our disobedience does not change God’s plan of redemption
Malachi 3:6 The Lord said I change not,
The temple in Jerusalem was burned to the ground and most of the people were taken to Babylon for 70 years of captivity. While God planned a punishment for Israel, He also gave them hope for restoration and return to the promised. Gos’s chastisement is always for our good.
THEY THAT WAIT ON THE LORD WILL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH AND MOUNT UP ON EAGLES
In this lesson, I want to focus on the meaning of each verb.
THEY THAT WAIT
THE WORD WAIT IN HEBREW IS QAWAH WHICH MEANS WINDING OR TWISTING ORDERING ACTIVITIES AROUND GOD
When we put our trust in God we bind ourselves to the person, the power, the plan, the protection, and His divine will. We no longer operate alone but with God’s help. When we are wound up in the Lord our thinking and actions Are aligned with His will. It is not us that act, but the God in us.
WE HAVE TO LEARN THE BENEFIT OF A BOND WITH CHRIST JESUS
RENEWED STRENGTH
THE WORD RENEW IN HEBREW IS THE CHALAPH,
WHICH MEANS SPRING UP OR GROW UP TAKING OFF THE OLD CLOTHING AND PUTTING ON NEW CLOTHING.
EXCHANGING OUR WEAKNESS FOR GOD’S POWER
In time through life experience, we grow up in the Lord, relying on
His strength.
GRACE IS SUFFICIENT, MY POWER IS MADE PERFECT
IN WEAKNESS. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9
WHEN WE ARE WEAK, GOD IS STRONG
MOUNT UP AS EAGLES
To soar like an eagle you must be In tune with the spirit of God, You must let go of the circumstances of life and embrace the divine hope You must let yourself go and embrace the agenda of Jesus. Strength, emotional, psychological, and physical are intertwined with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Eagles fly high above their prey. In the Lord Jesus, we can rise above our daily circumstances and see clearly the plan of God. Eagles glide on the winds of the air without much effort. In the spirit of trusting and relying on Jesus, we can glide above our daily trials and tribulations
A COMPARISON BETWEEN EAGLES AND THE BELIEVER IN THE SPIRIT
Eagles fly above the storm. In the spirit, we live with no worry
Eagles have keen eyesight. In the Spirit, we know the truth which is the enlightenment of God
Eagles are fearless. God has not given us the spirit of fear.
Eagles sit motionless at rest. Meditation and prayer is renewal for believers.
Eagles are trained for discipline. The word teaches obedience.
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Eagles live a solitary life. Our life is focused on Jesus
Eagles have one mate for life. Jesus is our bridegroom for life.
Eagles shed their feathers. We shed sin for righteousness.
Eagles sit high and look low. God we serve does the same
EAGLES ARE A SYMBOL OF STRENGTH, VISION, RENEWAL AND PROTECTION
THEY SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY
The race is one of love, sacrifice, service, kindness, gentleness, righteousness, endurance, hope, and self-control. The race can only be run with Jesus Christ. If we run with the grace of Jesus, we run the victory He has won and we have no need to worry
There is a quote that says;
When you run alone it is called a race
When God runs with you it is called Grace
THEY SHALL WALK AND NOT FAINT
We walk in the fear of the Lord. When we walk in obedience and in the light He provides, we walk trusting Him. The walk in Jesus\’s love orders our steps. When we understand that we are in Him and He is in us, we have the strength not to faint
THE BLESSED HOPE OF REDEMPTION
While we live on earth, we have trials and Tribulations designed by God for our growth and development. There is no faith without Testing.
James said to count it all joy when fall into divers temptations knowing this that trying of your faith worketh patience that you may be perfect lacking nothing
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EAGLES
- EAGLES CAN SOAR UP TO 40,000 FEET
- THEIR KEEN EYESIGHT LETS THEM SEE LIVE PREY
- THEY DON’T EAT ROADKILL
- BUZZARDS FLY HIGH BUT ONLY EAT DEAD ANIMALS
- BELIEVERS ARE THE PREY OF THE DEVIL
- THE DEVIL CAN ONLY CONSUME THE SPIRITUALLY DEAD
THOSE CHOSEN TO STAY DEAD BY THE LORD EPHESIANS 1:4
- THE LORD JESUS IS OUR EAGLE IN HEAVEN
- HE BRINGS THE SPIRITUALLY DEAD ALIVE FOR HIS GLORY
SUMMARY
In Summary when you are wound up in Jesus you take on His strength, His victory, and our place in Heaven. Trusting Jesus allows us to run each day in the confidence of victory. We have no need to worry or desire to faint because Jesus is with us each step of the way.
They that are wound up in the Lord take on his character and His strength
And are able to glide through each day with hope and confidence
