Sunday, May 17, 2026
Alex Buabeng-Korsah
TOPIC: STRENGTH THROUGH WAITING
THEME SCRIPTURE: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength...” — Isaiah 40:31
PREPARATORY QUESTION
- How easy is it for you to wait on the Lord till He comes through for you?
Waiting can test faith more than hardship itself. We often prefer immediate answers, quick progress, and visible results. Yet Scripture repeatedly shows that God does deep work in people during seasons of waiting. Waiting is not inactivity; it is dependence.
Isaiah declares that those who wait on the Lord “shall renew their strength.” This renewal is not produced by human effort alone. It comes from remaining connected to God when circumstances are unclear.
Many people become discouraged because they measure God’s faithfulness by speed. But God’s timing is shaped by wisdom, not urgency.
Waiting exposes what we trust. It reveals whether our confidence rests in God or in outcomes we can control. In delayed seasons, impatience can lead to anxiety, frustration, or compromise. Yet God often uses waiting to build endurance, humility, discernment, and maturity.
The promise attached to waiting is significant: renewed strength. God does not merely ask His people to endure; He supplies what is necessary for the journey. Strength for today, wisdom for decisions, and grace for uncertainty all come from Him.
Isaiah uses the imagery of eagles soaring, runners enduring, and walkers persevering. Not every season feels dramatic. Sometimes faithfulness looks less like soaring and more like taking the next obedient step. God honors both.
Key Takeaway
Waiting on God is not wasted time; it is often where God develops lasting strength and deeper trust.
Precious one, if you are in a season where answers seem delayed, do not interpret delay as abandonment. God may be preparing you, protecting you, or positioning circumstances beyond what you can presently see. Continue seeking Him faithfully. The God who renews strength never wastes a waiting season.
Remain blessed.
FURTHER READING: Isaiah 40
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QUESTION TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD
- What is God teaching you in this season that you might overlook if answers came immediately?
PRAYER
Lord, teach me to wait with trust and not with fear. Renew my strength when I grow tired and help me remain faithful when answers seem delayed. Guard my heart from discouragement and deepen my confidence in Your timing. Help me walk in obedience today, knowing You are still at work. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Proverbs 8, Psalm 111
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