“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.
If only we would take more heed unto these exhortations. If we would “die daily” thereby entering more into the enjoyment of Christ. How hard Satan, yes how very hard he seeks to keep us from entering into this enjoyment and surely because he knows that the “joy of the Lord is our strength.” It is only when we enjoy one that we can give up the other.
It is first the mounting up with wings as eagles, viewing the wonderful counsels, purposes, and blessings of the Lord with His own, then the running to obtain the prize, without becoming weary, and then the walking, the routine of our daily life, without fainting or becoming discouraged. Surely it all lies in the mounting up first.
How hard it is for the flesh to “walk.” Just as sure as one becomes occupied with circumstances he becomes discouraged also. O, for patience to learn those much needed lessons. It’s a blessing to know that the One who allows them, never makes any mistake. May we ever praise Him for all His goodness and blessings bestowed upon us.