Train and Wait for When the Moment Comes

Many times have I needed strength. In those moments, I am able to find enough strength somewhere to complete the task at hand. Most of us have heard (or maybe been the one) of the one that lifted the car to save someone. Or overcame illness to reach someone in need. In fact there are countless movies and stories depicting just those scenarios. Where they are incredible feats, the strength used in those acts were trained for and waited on.

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

When I read this passage, I see the “wait” part which in itself generates strength through the rest that we get. But there is more to it than that as I dig deeper. In our waiting, we should not be just sitting idle. I should be studying and training to grow my strength. I should be working toward and building my endurance for the moment I will need it to perform the tasks that God has in store for me. One does not simply rest up for a week week waiting for the marathon so they will have the endurance and strength to complete it. They train for weeks, preparing for the moment they will call on the built up strength to successfully complete the race.

I have been a brother of Christ for most of my life as I have grown up in the church and was baptized as a child. I have been sharing my morning bible study with others now for 3 ½ years. And yet, I feel like I still need more training. I feel like I need more preparation. I feel like I need more strength. I ask, will I be ready and capable when called upon?

YES!!!!!!

God has prepared me for what He will call me for. I will be able to complete the task. Just like that person that lifted the car. Or the one that endured to help someone else, God provides what I need when I need it. But, I still have work to do. There are still more preparations. I still have training to complete. There is more waiting in store for me. My renewal is happening right now. What about you?

Are you waiting for the moment you will be called on? Are you training to gain the strength and endurance you will need? Is your waiting and training purposeful?