Days of Refreshing #10

 

After giving a number of pronouncements of judgment against Israel, Isaiah's tone changes dramatically in chapter 40, as he focuses on the Hope to be found in the coming Servant of the Lord.  At the conclusion of that chapter he says:
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
    and speak, O Israel,
“My way is hidden from the Lord,
    and my right is disregarded by my God”?
28 Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
    the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
    his understanding is unsearchable.
29 He gives power to the faint,
    and to him who has no might he increases strength.
30 Even youths shall faint and be weary,
    and young men shall fall exhausted;
31 but they who wait for 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 reminded his people, and he reminds us about the true character of God.  He knows all about our situation, and He has not cast us aside. When He was done creating this world, He did not sit down from exhaustion. When mankind fell, He did not give up and walk away. He is watching and waiting to give strength, to restore, to revive to refresh whoever will wait for Him.  He is waiting for us to wait for Him. Waiting requires patience, hope, and a desire for what is best for the other. God has been more than patient with us; He has not given up on us; He wants what is good for us. What right do we have to be so demanding to want everything right now? What right do we have to give up on Him and walk away? Do we really want what is best for the Glory of God? If we do, we will trust in Him, we will come to Him for refreshing and strength, so we can refocus on the big picture only Everlasting God can see.