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.

Isaiah 40:31

Christ is sufficient for every circumstance we face.  Isaiah has been sounding forth the promise that ‘those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.’  He describes three actions:  flying, running, and walking.  Each of these actions requires something different in strength and ability.  In some situations we need to be able to fly, in others to run, in others to walk.  Our natural weakness causes us to look at many of the challenges before us and cry, ‘who is sufficient for these things?’  For this reason, we look to the All-sufficient Christ.  Christ is the Great Strengthener of His people.  He knows all there is to know about all our circumstances and what strength we will need for each situation.  He has given His people strength to fly, to run, and to walk in every generation throughout all history.  We look back over holy history and observe Abraham, Moses, David and a host of others who in a variety of circumstances have experienced the renewal of their strength to fly, to run, or to walk as required.  Christ was their strengthener, and He is ours.  In all our varied situations of life, Jesus never fails.

Our Great and Gracious God,
We rejoice that You enable us
to do what will bring You the most glory.
We praise You that You renew our strength
in every situation and so conform us to
the Image of Christ.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning

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.

Isaiah 40:31

Christ is sufficient for every circumstance we face.  Isaiah has been sounding forth the promise that ‘those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.’  He describes three actions:  flying, running, and walking.  Each of these actions requires something different in strength and ability.  In some situations we need to be able to fly, in others to run, in others to walk.  Our natural weakness causes us to look at many of the challenges before us and cry, ‘who is sufficient for these things?’  For this reason, we look to the All-sufficient Christ.  Christ is the Great Strengthener of His people.  He knows all there is to know about all our circumstances and what strength we will need for each situation.  He has given His people strength to fly, to run, and to walk in every generation throughout all history.  We look back over holy history and observe Abraham, Moses, David and a host of others who in a variety of circumstances have experienced the renewal of their strength to fly, to run, or to walk as required.  Christ was their strengthener, and He is ours.  In all our varied situations of life, Jesus never fails.

Our Great and Gracious God,
We rejoice that You enable us
to do what will bring You the most glory.
We praise You that You renew our strength
in every situation and so conform us to
the Image of Christ.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning