The Unlimited.

[For those completing the book of Isaiah this week: Reading: Isaiah chapters 37-50]

In this past Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Sam noted that reflection on God’s compassion gives us strength.

What did this strength look like to ancient Israel? It was not found in military, political, nor economic power, because these were the people whose LORD had warned them of impending exile. These were souls on the verge of losing all they knew to be familiar: their homes, lands, and their worship center. Isaiah’s prophetic writings pointed to their finding strength as they sought the presence of God. God Himself would serve as their anchor of hope. God was their comfort. God would be their source of abundant living: a prosperity sourced not through earthly means, but through the visitation of God’s own presence.

Isaiah 40:28-31 was a word of hope to the exiles, and I pray these words will bring hope to our hearts as well. The Spirit of God is present, and He is present to dwell in us. Even if we lose everything that our world deems relevant, we can find our strength in the Lord our God. Our King will renew us! This is the hope we embrace.

God bless you today as you wait on Him.

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth. He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom. He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy. Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble. But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired. (Isaiah 40:28-31, NET)