Isaiah 40.31 - The Long Walk

Isaiah 40.31 - The Long Walk

Following Jesus is not a sprint; it is a marathon.“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” (Isaiah 40.31). Notice the order – first soaring, then running, and finally walking – walking is the climax! Sometimes in our Christian life we soar on “eagle’s wings” of faith. Perhaps this soaring joy accompanied your decision to become a believer. Sometimes we need a burst of God’s energy to run and not get tired, especially during trials. But as we see from these chapters narrating Paul’s imprisonment, much of our life in Jesus is not that exciting. Not much changes in a prison cell! Yet even for us ‘on the outside’ walking is the highest point of our faith - a steady, dependable, reliable, and faithful walk is most pleasing to God.