One of my favorite contemporary Christian artists is Lincoln Brewster and I love his version of this passage in "Everlasting God"...the sweetest little girl at the end recites it and I must quote the whole verse: "...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." WHAT A PROMISE! The prophet Isaiah was speaking to the peopole of Judah - asking them questions to make them think. He knew who was able to strengthen these weary warriors and he reminded them how important it was for them to have HOPE. Nancy Guthrie (no relation!) says in The One Year Book of Hope: "The hope that God provides...is the confident assurance that we can entrust our lives to the One who holds the future no matter what happens."
One of the times in my life that I felt the strongest in my faith was when Don was diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 2007. Because I was desperate for God's assurance, He gave both of us such sweet times of His presence and power. Don is healthy today and that is only by the grace of God and the prayers of His people (and good medical care!).
Oswald Chambers says: "God will take us through an ordeal which will bring us out into a better knowledge of Himself." Hope comes from the Lord!
For further study: Job 13:15, Psalm 42:5, Romans 8:24, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 6:19, Hebrews 11:1
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word!
Love,
Holly
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