Title: Waiting Renews Us.

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Scripture focus: 
"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  

Devotion: The children of God have a unique way of being revitalized: waiting on the Lord. This is not passive idleness but an active posture of trust, prayer, and surrender. When we wait, we acknowledge that our strength is insufficient and invite God to take full control.  
- Prayer: Spending time in communion with God renews our spirit.  
- Word of God: Meditating on Scripture fills us with divine wisdom and direction.  
- Fasting: A purposeful fast sharpens our focus and dependence on Him.  
   In waiting, God pours fresh strength, new vision, and renewed energy into our lives.  
Elijah’s Experience:
After Elijah’s mighty victory on Mount Carmel, where he killed the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:40), he faced a surprising twist. Jezebel threatened his life, and Elijah fled into the wilderness, exhausted and discouraged (1 Kings 19:3–4).  
- He prayed, “It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life” (1 Kings 19:4).  
- But God renewed him: sending an angel with food and water, strengthening him for a forty-day journey (1 Kings 19:5–8).  
- In the cave, Elijah experienced God not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:11–12).  
  This story shows that even the strongest servants of God need renewal. Elijah’s strength was restored not by his own power but by waiting on God’s presence and provision.  
Reflection: Waiting is not weakness—it is the secret to spiritual resilience. Just as Elijah was renewed in the wilderness, so too will we be renewed when we pause, pray, and trust God’s timing.  

Dear reader, how do you wait on the Lord? Do you lean on prayer, fasting, or quiet meditation? Share your experience here, do not forget to share this with your contacts.
©Dr Joel Olanrewaju gbemide09@gmail.com.

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