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… Human strength is of many kinds — physical, mental, spiritual; but every form of human strength must of necessity spend itself. All strength apart from God is derived strength, and is consequently measurable, and must come to an end. On the other hand, Divine strength never fails. These two things seem very far away: man with his faintness, God with His eternity and inexhaustible omnipotence. If we can bring these two together, what a wondrous thing will happen! Then the sacred words of the text will be fulfilled. I. WE SEE HOW A TRUE CHURCH MAY BE DESCRIBED. "They that wait upon the Lord." II. WE SEE WHAT THE LORD'S WAITING PEOPLE NEED. To "renew their strength." 1. Because they are human. 2. Because they are imperfect. 3. We must renew our strength, for it is for our honour, comfort, and safety. 4. It is for God's glory and our own usefulness. III. HOW ARE WE TO RENEW OUR STRENGTH? By continually waiting upon God. ( C. H. Spurgeon.) 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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