Old Testament · Prophecy
Isaiah 40:31
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But 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.
About Isaiah 40:31
Few verses address Disappointment in the Bible, Discouragement in the Bible, and Bible Verses About Divine Speed as directly as Isaiah 40:31. This Old Testament passage from the prophecy of Isaiah has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
- Psalms 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
- Nehemiah 8:10
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Related Verses
- Psalms 42:11
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. ”
- Romans 5:5
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
- Proverbs 13:12
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”
- Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- We Shall Reap in Due Season If We Faint Not
- I Will Be With Thee Whithersoever Thou Goest
- They That Wait Upon the LORD Shall Renew Their Strength
Prayer Points
- Bringing Honest Exhaustion to God
- Asking for Strength Made Perfect in Weakness
How to Apply Isaiah 40:31
Pray through Isaiah 40:31 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Disappointment in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.