Isaiah 40:31 is a wonderful verse: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagle; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint” (KJV).

One spring Jean and I were parked in our car on the south end of Waskesiu lake in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, having our prayer time. There were 6 or so golden eagles feasting on dead fish out on the melting ice. After a while the eagles took off and gave us 30 minutes of the most glorious flying and gliding display right in front of and over our car. What amazing, powerful and graceful creatures; such colors and majesty, such strength. Isaiah 40:31 truly came alive for us. God is so obvious to all in his creation (Rom 1:20).

This is the strength he has for us. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." (Isa 41:10) It's God that does the strengthening and holds us with his hand. God tells us not to fear, he is the one who fights our battles for us (Deut 31:6).

And, yes, this is New Testament as well: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Phil 4:13). Did you notice that was all things not some things? Trust God, cast your cares on him and lean on his strength today. We can't do it on our own, my, how we need our God.

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