Daily Scripture Text: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31 (King James Version)

Commentary: Isaiah 40:31 speaks to the power and promise of waiting upon the Lord. It reminds us that those who patiently place their trust in God will experience a renewal of strength beyond their own abilities. Just as eagles soar effortlessly above the earth, those who wait upon the Lord will find themselves empowered to overcome obstacles, persevere in their journey, and continue to walk in faith without growing weary or faint. This verse serves as an encouragement to cultivate patience and perseverance in our relationship with God, trusting in His timing and provision.

Questions:

How do you practice waiting upon the Lord in your life?

What areas of your life do you need to surrender to God's timing and direction?

How does the promise of renewed strength inspire you to persevere in your faith journey?

Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to wait upon you with patience and trust, as Isaiah 40:31 teaches us. Grant us the strength to endure and persevere, knowing that our hope is in you alone. May we find renewed strength and courage in your presence, soaring above life's challenges with the assurance of your provision and guidance. In Jesus' name, amen.

Bible Quote of the day

Genesis 1-3, God shows his mercy

I've never been super religious, but I was born Methodist. I've recently decided to incorporate the readings from the book "A One-Year Guide, The Bible Recap" by Tara-Leigh Cobble.

In Genesis 1-3, God shows his mercy toward Adam and Eve after they ate from the tree of knowledge. Personally, the bible has always been difficult for me to read and often I would give up before even starting. But recently we (the kids and I during our homeschool sessions) have been reading this book written by Tara-Leigh Cobble called The Bible Recap. We read each day, which is bout 2 pages per…

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Verse of the Day

💙Psalm 56:10-11💙

Swine  wallowing in the mire, and dogs  devouring their own vomit!

Swine  wallowing in the mire, and dogs  devouring their own vomit! (Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download AudioThere are but two classes of people mentioned in the Scriptures, and to one or other of them we all belong. There is no intermediate category.Indeed we cannot always determine to which of these classes men belong, because we cannot discern their hearts. But the all-seeing God, to…

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In Jesus Name We Pray

I love the church I attend currently. It is a church full of the love of God and teaches correctly from the Bible. The church has a very loving atmosphere and is clearly being led by the Spirit in its endeavors. However, there is something that has bothered me from the first time I set foot into the worship service. When the pastors pray corporately to the congregation, they typically end the…

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Daily Bible Reading 12 August 2023

    Daily Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18-22  Jeremiah 20:13 (NKJV) Sing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For He has delivered the life of the poor from the hand of evildoers. Jeremiah 21:8-10 (NKJV) “Now you shall say to this people, ‘Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death. He who remains in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; but…

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Wisdom teaches us to focus more on the quality than the quantity of things, and this is so because wisdom is an excellence, a perfection. And this fact transmits the importance of wisdom, because wisdom does not stay in the appearance of things, but goes to the deepest causes, that is why wisdom is capable of giving to men valuable counsel. No matter how many, the master of wisdom Ben Sira taught, but the good is surely always the best, he affirmed; and he left as an example the number of children for a man, and this is so because longevity and peace are far from sinful children: "Do not yearn for worthless children, or rejoice in wicked offspring. Even if they be many, do not rejoice in them if they do not have fear of the LORD. Do not count on long life for them, or have any hope for their future. For one can be better than a thousand; rather die childless than have impious children!" Ben Sira 16:1-3. And then Ben Sira continued and sought to give us a similar teaching, but from another point of view: "Through one wise person a city can be peopled; but through a clan of rebels it becomes desolate" Ben Sira 16:4. The wise man told that a single but sufficiently intelligent man can give life to an entire city, and we see this example in the life of the macedonian Alexander the Great, who having arrived in the land of Egypt founded the city of Alexandria, this famous city eventually became the second most important city in the ancient world after Rome. But the wise man also told us, a large group of perverts, can destroy a city and without saying it directly with this he referred to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah that were destroyed due to the perversion of their inhabitants. In conclusion, better a little but good than a lot but bad.

John 5:14

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February will be filled with prayer. February will be filled with healing. February will be filled with blessing. February will be filled with love. February will be filled with peace. February will be filled with joy. February will be filled with hope. February will be filled with faith. February will be filled with strength. February will be filled with restoration. February will be filled with goodness. February will be filled with peace. February will be filled with JESUS.

Jesus said, "It is finished." John 19:30

When Jesus lifted up His voice and said, " It is finished," He did not mean His life was ebbing away or God's plan had been foiled. Though death was near, Jesus realized the last obstacle had been hurdled and the last enemy destroyed. He had successfully and triumphantly completed the task of redemption. With the words, "It is finished," He announced that Heaven's door was open. Kingdoms and empires come and go, but the cross and all it stands for will always remain towering over the wrecks of time!

Billy Graham

“The human heart plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.”

Proverbs 16:9

God, I love You and want to keep You first in my life. Show me how to better prioritize You and not take You for granted. Thank You for being with me and giving me strength. Free my heart from selfish motives as I choose to focus on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙏🏻