Do you struggle with thoughts of quitting, of giving up on your commitments and simply throwing in the towel? If you do, Isaiah 40 is for you.

“...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).

Isaiah 40 contains one of the most beautiful expressions in all of the Bible of the power and nature of God. Why does Isaiah talk like this? Because our ability to last through the storms comes from Him who makes and calms the storms. Our ability to endure through the long wait comes from Him who has been here forever. God's word stands forever...therefore you can last, if you will stand upon His word. God has measured the waters in His hand...therefore you can last, if you'll put yourself in His hands! The LORD is the everlasting God...you will last through the storms if you will make Him your everlasting LORD!

God's word calls you to renewed hope and renewed commitments that will last. That is the promise that God makes to us in this verse. He promises that your strength will be renewed.

* You'll soar – like an eagle. God will enable you to dream again.

* You'll run – and not be weary. God will give you the ability to strive again.

* You'll walk – and not faint. God will enable you to endure through the storms. And you will rejoice and see the beauty of the rainbow again!