Hope In The Lord

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Monday, October 20, 2025

Today's Text: Isaiah 40:27–31

Key Verse: Isaiah 40:31 (ESV): “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Hope in the Lord is not wishful thinking—it is confident expectation rooted in God’s unchanging character and promises. It is the steadfast assurance that, no matter the storm or silence, God is working for the good of those who trust Him (Romans 8:28). True hope looks beyond circumstances and fixates on the faithfulness of God. It tells you that you may not know what God is doing, but you know that He is doing something. This gives a true genuine spiritual renewal even when life’s burdens weigh heavily and strength begins to fade.

The promise wrapt in today's text is a profound anchor for any soul adrift in this wearying world. It is a divine invitation to trade our finite, failing strength for the limitless, unfailing power of God. The prophet Isaiah speaks to a people facing despair, reminding them that their exhaustion and trials do not escape the notice of the Everlasting God (verse 28). This is a call to fix our gaze not on the immediate difficulty or the length of the struggle, but on the enduring character and capacity of our God.

Fainting is poetically contrasted with waiting by the prophet. When troubles press in, it is natural to feel as if our hope is spent, our strength is gone, and our prayers are unheard. Isaiah acknowledges this human tendency, asking, “Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God’?” (verse 27). This reveals the folly of assuming God is unaware or unconcerned. Spiritual exhaustion often stems not from working too hard, but from leaning on our own resources rather than resting on the One who “does not faint or grow weary” (verse 28).

To “wait for the Lord” is not passive idleness; it is an active, expectant dependence—a deliberate choice to place our hope completely in His wisdom, timing, and power. This waiting is a spiritual posture of trust that activates a supernatural exchange: our weakness for His strength: a three-fold dynamic reward beautifully illustrated by the soaring eagle. When you wait on the Lord, there is a mounting up with wings like eagles. A promise of elevation and vision. Hope in the Lord allows us to rise above the stress and panic of our circumstances, gaining a divine perspective on our troubles.

We are engraced to tun and not be weary: this refers to the endurance required for life's long journeys. It is the ability to maintain pace and purpose through seasons of intense effort, knowing that His strength is our sustaining fuel. But there's yet a third reward. You will walk and not faint: This addresses the daily consistency and steadfastness needed for the mundane, often unseen, struggles of life. It’s the strength to keep going when the pace slows, when momentum is lost, and when the finish line seems impossibly distant.

Ultimately, Hope in the Lord is the certainty that God is good, God is sovereign, and God will act on behalf of those who trust Him. This hope anchors the soul, fortifies the will, and empowers us to live a life of unwavering faith, even when everything around us is shaking. It reminds us that our story is not over until God writes the last line. It is born from knowing who God is—our refuge, provider, and redeemer (Jeremiah 17:7; Psalm 46:1), and is sustained by remembering what He has done while trusting in what He will yet do (1 Peter 1:3–6).

Action Steps: Where is your strength failing today? Name one area of your life where you have been relying on your own reserves. Today, consciously practice the discipline of waiting—in prayer, in meditation on Scripture, and by intentionally slowing down your pace to acknowledge His presence. When discouragement whispers, answer with faith that God is not finished. Anchor your heart in His Word; read promises of hope aloud until they ignite within you. Spend time in prayer not merely asking, but waiting on the Lord with expectancy. Encourage someone else today—hope multiplies when shared. Exchange your hurriedness for His stillness. Hope in the Lord by deliberately releasing a burden to Him and trusting His promise of renewal.

Quote for the Day: “Hope in God stirs up godly anger at the way things are, and spiritual courage to see that they do not remain as they are with steadfast faith anchored in the Lord and refusing to drown in the storm of time; but choose to lift the soul above the waves until grace brings us to shore.” (SimonOlatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Almighty Father, thank You for being the anchor of my soul when life feels uncertain. I confess that I often lean on my own strength and grow weary and faint. Forgive my impatience and my tendency to forget Your immeasurable power. When I am weary, renew my strength; when I am fearful, remind me of Your steadfast love. Today, I choose to wait for You and place my entire hope in Your promises. Renew my strength, Lord. Lift my vision like the eagle, grant me endurance for the race, and sustain me in the quiet, daily walk. Help me to trust that You are working, even when I cannot see it. Let my hope in You overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit, that I may bring light to others walking in darkness. In Jesus’s mighty name, I pray. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey to deeper faith. For additional readings on the themes of hope and strength, read: Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:22–24, Romans 5:3–5.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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