Isaiah 40:31
«But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.»
Those who wait on the Lord are promised renewed strength that lifts them above weariness.
Understand the verse
What this verse is about
Isaiah 40:31 assures believers that trusting God is not passive resignation but a hopeful dependence that brings fresh power and endurance. The image of mounting up with wings like eagles depicts swift, soaring strength, while running without weariness and walking without fainting shows sustained energy for both urgent and ordinary paths. This renewal comes as a gift from Yahweh to those who rely on him.
Context
This verse closes a section where Isaiah comforts Israel, shifting from judgment to hope as God prepares his people for restoration. It contrasts human frailty with God’s everlasting power and encourages trust in God’s timing and care amid exile and hardship.
When people especially turn to it
People often turn to this verse in seasons of fatigue, transition, or long waiting—when they need reassurance that perseverance in faith brings renewed capacity.
A short prayer
Lord, help me wait on you with patient trust and receive the strength only you can give so I can keep going without losing heart.
