Sep 27
Divine Service
Isaiah 40:31
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.
Where are we in the Bible?
Isaiah 40 marks a turning point in the book of Isaiah. After chapters of warning and judgment, it begins with divine consolation: “Comfort, comfort my people” (40:1). God declares that He has not abandoned His covenant people, and their suffering will not have the final word.
The chapter magnifies the majesty of God. He is the Creator who measures the waters in His hand, numbers the stars, and governs nations as dust on the scales (40:12-17). Yet this same sovereign Lord is also tender: He gathers the flock like a shepherd and carries the lambs in His arms (40:11).
Isaiah 40 closes by confronting Israel’s fear that God has forgotten them: “Have you not known? Have you not heard?” (40:28). The Lord is everlasting, unwearied, and infinite in understanding. Therefore, His people need not despair. God, who never grows tired, is able to sustain those who do.
Summary:
Weariness is real, but it is not final. Our limitations are not the measure of God’s ability. As we patiently wait on the Lord in trust, we discover that He has never lost sight of us and continually renews our strength - lifting us above trials, sustaining us through every season, and giving us grace for today, hope for tomorrow, and faithfulness for each step of the journey.
Foundational Reading
Scripture: Isaiah 40
Catechism: 3.1.4
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