Have you ever been a waiter or waitress at a restaurant?  I haven’t but it looks like it could be a challenging “order”!

I’ve found myself once again musing on Isaiah 40:30-32….

….but those who hope (wait) on 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.
Is 40:30-32

Permit me to examine the verse through a different filter….using the perspective as one “waiting” on someone else….

Dictionary.com defines “to wait” this way:

“to perform the duties of an attendant or servant for”

Now, think about the context of that word application to the verse: “they that wait upon the Lord….”  So instead of “waiting for someone”, the interpretation is “waiting on someone”.

Would I be interpreting this correctly by rightly assuming the following….?

They that WAIT UPON the Lord will….

• renew their strength….
• soar on wings like eagles….
• run and not grow weary….
• walk and not faint….

LETHARGY was the defining word today.  Irene’s energy was diminished but her attitude continues to be positive!!!  I did notice, however, that Irene was energized as she prepared our dinner and was able to accomplish some objectives of the day.

One might think that “waiting” or “serving” would drain energy but scripture instructs us otherwise.  I also personally observed the contrary experience.  Before Irene was ill she was ENERGIZED either practicing hospitality or in an environment where she was serving God and/or others. That’s the Irene we all know and love and when her energy does return, get out of the way!!!

Caminando con Fé
Dave