He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Hope in the Lord, never give up hope. No doubt we all have moments where we want to throw in the towel and give up, moments when future looks very bleak and it’s like darkness has set in. You are not only physically drained, you are mentally exhausted. Nothing seems to be working! It can be frustrating to work day in and day out and not have the success you know that you crave for and deserve. giving up however, is not the answer.
Isaiah penned the passage during a very dark time in the nation of Judah. Out of this darkest of times, God’s Word comes as a message of hope to them through Isaiah. He advises the people not to give up and points them back to God. Giving up is the easy way out but it will not solve anything.
Remember, no matter how low you have gotten to,
- things in your life can improve. Step by step, day by day… you can and will find a path through the pain and darkness and again experience moments of life that make all that effort worthwhile, ten-fold. Recovery is possible.
- What seems like a massive deal in your life today may not mean as much tomorrow… least of all in ten years from now. If you are acting in haste, try to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. You will find it if Christ the hope of glory is your anchor.
God never leaves us without a ray of hope. He remains ever able, no situation is beyond Him nor bigger than Him if you will dare wait, trust and hope in Him. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Everything will be all right in the end… if it’s not all right then it’s not yet the end. Never give up hope.
God bless you.