THE WAITING THAT WINS THE RACE!

THE WAITING THAT WINS THE RACE!

Isaiah 40:31 is contradictory if you don't know. Let's examine it to see. 

Isaiah 40:31, KJV

"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."

It says, "they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint."

That ought not to be. 

Energy ought to decrease as it is burnt or used as fuel. 

However, this one assures another thing entirely because of a critical factor that has come in to fill in the gap. It says, "you will run and not be weary; you shall walk and not faint!"

The longer we run, the vulnerable we are to the risk of exhaustion. The longer we walk, the more vulnerable we are to the risk of fainting or collapsing.

But there's a break that prevents that from happening to us.

What's it?

It's what the Bible calls, "waiting on the Lord." A waiting in hope for something to be addressed in your life or done to you. 

This "waiting on the Lord" leads to the renewal of strength and increase in output and maximum efficiency.

Are you familiar with car racing? In car racing, there's usually a routine stop when racing cars stop for a break. It is that exercise that makes them run on continuously and not break down. If they had gone on that long intense journey without a break, they would have become exhausted, clogged and broken down. 

Exhaustion would have taken them out.  

In motorsport such as Formula 1, NASCAR, or endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a pit stop is a brief, highly coordinated stop during the race where the team services the car.

Typical pit stop activities include changing worn tyres, refuelling (in racing series where it's allowed), repairing damages, adjusting the front wing or suspension, cleaning air intakes or removing debris, making strategic changes based on race conditions.

In Formula 1, tyre changes alone can take or go under 2 seconds. Thanks to a well-trained pit crew.

Why is it so important?

A car cannot keep racing at maximum speed indefinitely. As tyres wear out, they lose grip, become slower, and increase the risk of an accident. 

Spending two or three seconds in the pits can save tens of seconds or even minutes over the rest of the race.

The principle is a short pause for maintenance which leads to stronger, faster and safer performance afterward.

This is a powerful life analogy. The pit stop is an excellent picture of life and ministry. Sometimes, stopping briefly to rest, pray, study God's Word, receive counsel, evaluate your direction, and renew your strength is not a sign of weakness. It's what enables you to finish the race well.

This is why Isaiah 40:31 has much to do with it.

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength... they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

Just as a race car that never enters the pit will eventually lose performance or fail to finish, people who never take time for spiritual and physical renewal often burn out.

That's why a pit stop isn't quitting the race; it's part of winning it.

This is Wisdom for Living and Wisdom for Winning... and that without Devastations!

Go for renewal champ and walk in the footsteps of your Master and Lord - Jesus Christ!

Matthew 4:11, KJV

"Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him."

Mark 1:13, KJV

"And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him."

Luke 22:43, KJV

"And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him."

May you not be left to yourself. May you receive strengthening. May ministration not be withdrawn from you. May you not be alone. May you know filing and sharpness for the newly appeared time and seasons you're in. 

May your virtues be replenished and your threshing instrument be sharpened. 

Happy New Month!!!

Olusola ADEJUMO,

M'Wings.