Monday, July 20, 2020

Ever Hopeful

7/20/2020

Isaiah 40:31 “They that wait upon the Lord…shall walk and not faint.”

Right now, with everything that is going on around us both globally and personally, my family has taken this verse sincerely to heart. Here is Isaiah 40:31 in its entirety: “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.” (NIV) Hope in God brings strength, gives us wings to soar, and is also an anchor. Another of my favorite verses is Hebrews 6:19 “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.”(NIV)

Chambers talks about how the word “walk” in the Bible is used to convey character rather than the physical action of sauntering from here to there. When we begin to look outside of our walk with God to fill a need, a fear, a thrill, or a sorrow, we will surely fall. Satan is battling for our souls every minute of every day, so we must be vigilant, for he wants us destroyed. However, when we wait upon God and put our hope fully in Him, no matter how difficult the waiting period may be, we will arise in strength. Remember always that He is the Victor! When we feel confused and weary, He understands, and will be tugging at our hearts and minds with the words, “Do you trust me?” Chambers writes, “He will press through them and check, then we must be quiet and wait for the direction of His presence.”

I will wait and hold onto the hope that is found in my God. Even when the storm is raging around me, I will trust and lift my voice in praise to Him.

Hope in Front Of Me - Danny Gokey

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