Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary… The Lord's people must wait — 1. In simplicity of intention. On Him only (Psalm 62:5). 2. In faith. They "wait for the Lord, and in His word do they hope" (Psalm 130:5). Even when He hides His face (Isaiah 8:17). Their faith at one time is supported only by the promises,,-at other times by their own experience (Psalm 27:14; Lamentations 3:25, 26; Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 49:23). 3. They wait with patient perseverance. It is not only an act, but a gracious habit of mind (Psalm 25:5). 4. They wait with humility and self-denial. They wait on God, asking counsel, seeking strength, and imploring pardon and peace. This posture of mind becomes the ignorance and guilt and unworthiness of the creature; the perfection, the wisdom and love of such a Being. 5. They wait with submission and resignation. They wait His time, acquiesce in His methods. (J. Cooke.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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