But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength …

Isaiah 40:31

As we progress through the years it seems as if “waiting” is more and more a normal part of our lives. The “waiting room” at our doctor’s is just that. Wait. And wait. And wait. My mom lived to be over 100 years old. She had to wait for our Father to take her home to Him. In the passage above, the word “wait” comes from the Hebrew “qavah” which means “to bind together like a cord” or “to entwine.” So waiting is just that — entwining ourselves in the Lord, that is, being knitted into His will, grace, and mission. We entangle ourselves in His power. And then our strength is renewed. In waiting, we become STRONG! As we weave together the strands of prayer, studying His word, interacting with others, and sharing His peace, we are woven into that powerful cord.

Don Luepke
Fremont, IN

Lord, I have seldom enjoyed waiting, but now I find strength in being woven into Your plan. Amen.

Reflect: As you wait, think of those sitting around you; be a blessing to them.

Read: Psalm 27:14 and John 14:27