40:31Isaiah 40:31

The everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth, never faints nor grows weary, yet He gives power to the faint and increases strength to those who have no might, while even youths grow faint and young men utterly fall.8T 39.3+2 Those who wait upon Him have their strength made new, so that they rise above hardship and weariness as on wings, and keep running and walking in duty without becoming weary or fainting.8T 39.3+2 Waiting upon Him means trusting wholly in His wisdom rather than one's own, seeking Him in prayer and communion and remaining with Him for counsel instead of hurrying away, by which physical, mental, and spiritual power is refreshed for lasting service.Ms 62, 1896, par. 13–14+3 It is not idle or passive, but earnest, faithful, active watching and working at the task He gives, walking humbly with Him, doing what He commands, and forming a complete Christian character.Ms 88, 1893, par. 9–13+2 In that connection He restores His moral image in them, lifts them into a pure spiritual atmosphere free from defilement and bondage, and sustains them day by day to overcome difficulty, bear trial with courage and patience, and carry forward His work without error or despair.Lt 58, 1894, par. 9–11+4

The verse stands within God's word of comfort to His people, to Jerusalem, that her warfare is accomplished and her iniquity is pardoned.Ms 45, 1901, par. 1–3 It shows the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, who does not faint and is not weary, giving power to the faint and increasing strength to those who have no might, so that though youths faint and grow weary and young men utterly fall, those who wait are sustained to mount up with wings as eagles, to run and not be weary, and to walk and not faint.Ms 45, 1901, par. 1–3 It answers the complaint that the way is hidden from the Lord and judgment is passed over by God.Lt 102, 1909, par. 19–20+1 It affirms that God has not forgotten His people living in this age and that their cause is not overlooked.Lt 102, 1909, par. 19–20+1 It points to the Holy One who created the starry host, calls them by name, and upholds them all by greatness of might and strength of power, who will also sustain His waiting people for enduring action and steady progress without weariness or fainting.Lt 102, 1909, par. 19–20

It rests on the portrayal of a God whom finite men cannot comprehend and who needs counsel from none.Ms 4, 1882, par. 14–15 He measured the waters, weighed the mountains, created the stars by number, sits above the circle of the earth, and brings princes to nothing.Ms 4, 1882, par. 14–15 As the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth, He never faints, never grows weary, and His understanding cannot be searched, yet He gives power to the faint and increases strength to those who have no might.Lt 102, 1909, par. 19–20+2 It belongs to the declarations and promises of Isaiah 40-43, giving the true lesson of higher education and precious assurance for the latter days.Ms 198, 1907, par. 3–4 Its word will certainly be fulfilled for those who fulfill its conditions, comforting true believers amid afflicting providence when earthquakes, storms on land and sea, and heavy calamities by sea and railroad visit the world in judgments upon the rebellious, which even sincere, humble, righteous followers will themselves feel and be afflicted by.Ms 198, 1907, par. 3–4

The chapter directs people to learn the Lord's will and ways through His Word and to build life on the pure principles of Scripture rather than putting human teaching before His word, which is the path of spiritual strength and faithful endurance.Lt 102, 1909, par. 10+1 It is to be studied prayerfully together with Isaiah 50, where waiting means trusting wholly in His wisdom and not leaning to one's own understanding, seeking Him for wisdom and grace with thanksgiving, asking Him to teach truth and to guide pen and speech so as not to sin against Him, confessing personal weakness and too-small faith, and pleading for help with unbelief, for God is strength, fortitude, and courage to His people when they diligently make Him their trust.Ms 62, 1896, par. 13–14 It is to be studied together with Isaiah 42 and Second Peter as a call to reformatory work carried forward in deeply spiritual lines, led by men of clear understanding worked by the Holy Spirit with no haphazard work and thorough reformation.Lt 48, 1910, par. 8–9 It belongs to Isaiah 40-42 as instruction to learn from God.Lt 98, 1909, par. 9–13

It confirms God's sure mercies, grace, and glory and offers faith, hope, and assurance as part of God's message of promise and encouragement.Lt 213, 1905, par. 1–5 It is God's call to His church to appreciate her exalted privilege in having the wisdom of the Infinite at her demand.Ms 73, 1907, par. 7 It teaches that the Lord alone is to be trusted and not men nor flesh, who will not be trifled with and who calls His people to diligent work for repentance with most earnest effort.Ms 62, 1896, par. 13–14+1

The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint and is not weary, and His understanding cannot be searched.8T 39.3+4 He gives power to the faint and increases strength to those who have no might.8T 39.3+4 Even youths grow faint and weary, and young men utterly fall.8T 39.3+4 This unfailing Creator is the source of the renewal promised to the waiting ones, who are sustained when human youth and vigor fail.8T 39.3+4

Those who wait upon the Lord shall have their strength renewed.8T 39.3+4 They shall mount up with wings as eagles, rising above hardship and weariness.8T 39.3+4 They shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint, enduring in steady action and progress without failing.8T 39.3+4 The eagle's flight pictures this lifted, sustained endurance given to the powerless.PK 316.1+2

The promise assures those who fear they will not be received if they return to God that He will receive and sustain them.RH Mar 25, 1915+1 Christ is the strength of His people in this promise.ST Dec 30, 1903+1 In Him is help in trouble and victory in conflict for those who have no might.ST Dec 30, 1903+1

Waiting upon the Lord is trusting wholly in His wisdom and not leaning to one's own understanding.Ms 62, 1896, par. 13–14 It is seeking Him for wisdom and grace with thanksgiving, asking Him to teach truth and to guide pen and speech so as not to sin against Him.Ms 62, 1896, par. 13–14 It is confessing personal weakness and too-small faith and pleading for help with unbelief, with the promise that God becomes strength, fortitude, and courage to those who diligently make Him their trust.Ms 62, 1896, par. 13–14

Waiting is taking the word of Christ and His invitation to come as assurance and looking heavenward in faith to Him who has light and power and efficiency.COL 146.5–147.1 It is not talking in a hopeless, discouraged way, not looking at appearances, and not complaining when difficulties and pressure come, for such complaining only shows sickly, enfeebled faith.COL 146.5–147.1 It is talking and acting as if faith were invincible, because the Lord is rich in resources and owns the world.COL 146.5–147.1

Waiting is waiting by faith, patiently and kindly trusting Him without discouragement or distrust, believing He will do what is asked and receiving the abundant supply He is willing to bestow.Ms 10, 1889, par. 13 This waiting by faith must be cultivated because it brings great spiritual grace and gives new strength.Ms 10, 1889, par. 13 Mounting up with wings means rising by faith higher and nearer to heaven in aspiration, seeking things that are above, rising from the lowlands of earth to higher power and lovelier light, loving higher and living higher.Ms 10, 1889, par. 13

Waiting is consenting of the will to follow Jesus in His rough and thorny path and crucifying self, with entire submission to the will of God and dependence on His counsel and direction.Ms 30, 1889, par. 24–28 Those who so wait take hold of every duty cheerfully and begin, carry through, and finish everything joyfully, walking at all times in the light of His countenance with consciousness of His presence.Ms 30, 1889, par. 24–28 Those who cherish doubt, criticize, and refuse to bend the proud will do not receive this renewal but remain weak as a child in moral strength, encompassed by dark shadows with uncertainty and discouragement taking possession of reason.Ms 30, 1889, par. 24–28 They stay perplexed about the ways and works of God under a cloud of uncertainty, grievously disappointed and almost letting go, fitful and undecided with little consciousness of the Lord's presence.Ms 30, 1889, par. 24–28

Waiting is earnest, faithful, active preparation for the advent of the Lord, not idle waiting with nothing to do.Lt 12, 1897, par. 17–18 It is watching, working at the task God has given, preparing others for that great event, and forming a harmonious, complete Christian character that is diligent in business and fervent in serving the Lord.Lt 12, 1897, par. 17–18 It is joined with walking humbly with God and receiving life and salvation from Him.Lt 24, 1887, par. 8+1

Waiting is taking time to think, to pray, and to remain with the divine Teacher for counsel and to receive the uplifting influence of His Spirit.ED 260.3–4+3 It is not hurrying through His loving presence with burdens or rushing away to look after work feared neglected or forgotten.13MR 305.3+1 Through this communion physical, mental, and spiritual power is made new, the wearied frame and tired brain are refreshed, the burdened heart is rested and lightened, and workers are quickened by fresh life for highest success and lasting service without failure or faltering.Lt 83, 1902, par. 24–28+4 Giving God only a few hurried thoughts or repairing only now and then to the secret place leaves the worker jaded, weary, and unsuccessful, with interrupted communion and marred life-work and without the uplifting, inspiring influence of God's Spirit.Lt 83, 1902, par. 24–28+3

Waiting is coming to Christ just as one is when sick physically, sick mentally, burdened, unhappy, weak in faith and full of frailty.Ms 88, 1893, par. 9–13 It is trusting in the name of the Lord and staying upon God and learning from Christ as the Burden-bearer who carries the griefs, perplexities, cares and worries of the whole world, so that the waiting ones become strong, able-bodied, useful and apt, of good courage and of good report.Ms 88, 1893, par. 9–13 It is drawing nigh to God, watching daily at His gates and at the posts of His doors, crying to Him, being workers together with Christ, and being anchored safely to the living Rock.RH Jun 18, 1908 It is bringing the whole being into connection with God, accepting the Holy Spirit for illumination, following on to know the Lord, going where He directs, doing what He commands, and continually surrendering what He requires.Lt 78, 1906, par. 9–10 It is lifting up Jesus at all times and keeping Him before the mind so that faith grasps His might.Ms 5, 1893, par. 12–14 This meets seasons of great temptation when infirmities, inconveniences and suffering press and raise the question of retiring from duty, when the Holy Spirit impresses the mind, brings truth to remembrance, makes the mind clear and the truth forcible, and gives a present witness and divine helper showing the work is not yet to close.Ms 5, 1893, par. 12–14

Waiting is putting trust in God, seeking Him in prayer and supplication, submitting to His will in all business plans and religious interests, and devoting all powers entirely to His service.Ms 80, 1900, par. 1 It is not counting time too valuable to spend part of it in prayer and not daring to move without divine counsel.Lt 35, 1900, par. 3+1 Then Christ is with the waiting ones strengthening them even under heavy burden, so they are sustained and enabled to continue doing God's will.Ms 80, 1900, par. 1 Those who so wait keep the gifts and endowments entrusted to them pure, holy, and consecrated, are guided by the Holy Spirit, have God as their help and stay, ascribe all glory to Him, and are fit for responsibility and positions of trust and influence.Lt 35, 1900, par. 3+1 Trusting in man and making flesh the arm leaves men strengthless, and trusting human authority in place of God weakens personal responsibility, so that those who do so should be relieved of responsibility.7T 172.1–173.1+2

Waiting is exercising faith in Him and trusting wholly in His hands though His ways and works cannot be comprehended by finite minds.Ms 4, 1882, par. 12–13 The most intelligent cannot understand the mysteries of God in nature or explain His love upon natural principles, for His judgment and purposes are past finding out and His wisdom unsearchable, and He conceals more of Himself than He makes known in order to command faith and reverence.Ms 4, 1882, par. 12–13 He seeks to instruct through common things, every drop of rain or flake of snow, every spire of grass, every leaf and flower and shrub, testifying that nothing is beneath His notice and nothing too small for His attention.Ms 4, 1882, par. 12–13 Those who acknowledge Him both in what He reveals and in what He does not reveal and who walk in the divine rays of heaven's light shining with increasing brightness have their strength renewed, while skepticism that doubts because it cannot comprehend and rejection of light bring dense, impenetrable darkness.Ms 4, 1882, par. 12–13

Waiting is relying on Him as Helper and Support, with Him guarding in front and behind.Lt 77, 1889, par. 5–6 It includes knowing He forgives sins because His promise is sure, and believing that one is forgiven is privilege and duty that honors God, requiring more faith and less self.Lt 77, 1889, par. 5–6 It requires being imbued with His Spirit and reaching people through God rather than working in one's own spirit.Ms 77, 1893, par. 31–32 It requires laying aside natural, hereditary and cultivated traits, personal likes and dislikes, and all sharpness, and instead working with tender hearts softened and subdued by love, with patience and loving forbearance, to communicate light to inquiring souls and lead the spiritually blind while still standing in the forefront of the battle where God places His workers.Ms 77, 1893, par. 31–32

Those who wait upon the Lord and connect themselves with Him have their strength renewed and His moral image restored in them.Ms 78, 1893, par. 15–21 Satan as destroyer has nearly obliterated the image of God in man, but Jesus Christ is the Restorer.Ms 78, 1893, par. 15–21 Hereditary peculiarities, deficiencies of character, and severe temptations need not fix the course of life, but may be overcome through faith and the imputed righteousness of Christ in the new birth.Ms 78, 1893, par. 15–21 God gives fitness to do the very work He has chosen for each person, making them successful agents cooperating with divine agencies.Ms 78, 1893, par. 15–21

God's people renew their strength in God by renewing and keeping their covenant with Him.RH Jan 13, 1863+1 Those who wait upon the Lord renew their strength by receiving His strength.Lt 58, 1894, par. 9–11 They rise above base and earthly things into a pure spiritual and moral atmosphere, free from defilement and from bondage to men and to satanic agencies.Lt 58, 1894, par. 9–11 The waiting person holds firm under great pressure and gains victories at every step, yet is gentle and easily entreated on the side of mercy and compassion.Lt 58, 1894, par. 9–11 He is submissive to God and ready to do His will, diligently and humbly seeking to know that will, accepting discipline, and fearing to walk by finite judgment, while communing with God and living as a citizen of heaven.Lt 58, 1894, par. 9–11 When a person senses weakness and human inability, humbles the heart before God, and learns anew from Christ as Teacher, God strengthens the weak, revives the faint, and heals the wounded, making Himself the only dependence and giving another chance to perfect Christian character.Lt 89, 1897, par. 1–7

Genuine faith gives buoyancy, steadfastness of principle, and fixedness of purpose that neither time nor toil can weaken, lifting the waiting ones to run without weariness and walk without fainting while even youths fail and young men utterly fall.COL 146.5–147.1+1 The image of rising like an eagle shows how faith lifts people above difficulties, discouragement, and darkness into the light of God's presence.ED 118.3 Like an eagle rising through cloud and fog until it reaches light, God's people press upward through Satan's dark shadow by faith without yielding to unbelief or discouragement.Ms 93a, 1899, par. 20–22 Though circumstances seem impossible to escape, God's light shines beyond them.ED 118.3+1

Those who do God's will and continue to honor Him are borne up by Him and gain increasing strength.Ms 141, 1902, par. 14–15 Like eagles rising on wings, they rise higher through holding to Christ and climbing by Him until they stand before God as trophies of grace, complete in Christ and clothed in His righteousness.Ms 141, 1902, par. 14–15 Those who serve God and obey His will received with love from the heart can continue their onward march and overcome sin and difficulties without becoming weary or faint.ST Jan 6, 1888

Waiting marks people whose lives have been changed by God and who trust His work and are not ashamed to wait for Him.RH Oct 1, 1903+1 It brings clear answers and direction for service, making known what is expected and what the work will be, answering every question and giving personal evidence of His call so a person knows God's voice stands behind the human invitation and can count all else as loss.RH Oct 1, 1903+1 The waiting ones can depend on Him to teach, lead, and guide them.RH Oct 1, 1903+1 In the darkest days when appearances are forbidding, those who love and serve God need not fear, despond, or despair, for their strength is renewed day by day as He works out His will and does all things well in their behalf.RH Oct 1, 1903+3 His infinite goodness and love, absolute power, and unalterable covenant pledge fulfillment, removal of obstruction and difficulty, and deliverance for those who serve Him, draw near to Him, and make Him their counselor.RH Oct 1, 1903 His understanding is placed at their service so they do not err in carrying out His purposes, bestowing more than their highest expectations, all the strength they need, and the wisdom their varied necessities demand, and He hears them and gives help and wisdom when He sees they are needed.RH Oct 1, 1903+4

Those who go forward in the work of saving souls, inspired by unswerving faith and unselfish love, receive strength to overcome the difficulties that hinder them in the path of duty.7T 243.1+1 Faith in His word helps them keep running without growing weary and walking without fainting.7T 243.1+1 Running without weariness and walking without fainting describes ministers taking up their duties cheerfully when they yield their wills to God and follow Jesus' path.16MR 221.2 Waiting on God is joined with moving forward in the work entrusted to a person and relying on God for strength.TCBMP 20.2–21.1+1

God renews day by day the strength of those who love, trust, and serve Him, giving understanding to carry out His purposes without error and without despair and more than fulfilling their highest expectations with the wisdom their varied necessities demand.8T 10.5–11.2+2 He strengthened workers who labored unusually hard and late so they could endure work that otherwise might have broken them down.Lt 7, 1853, par. 4 He gives marked sustaining power to do thorough work even in weakness and with limited sleep.Ms 94, 1900, par. 5–7 Yet when strength is exhausted by faithful labor He requires quiet rest to regain strength rather than presumptuous effort, resting in clear conviction after doing one's best through His graciously given help, letting others carry the burdens, and trusting as His weary, tired child who knows the need of rest.Ms 94, 1900, par. 5–7 When He would have the worker again in active labor in His name, He will give fortitude, courage, and physical and spiritual strength to do the sacred work, which cannot be done in weakness from lack of physical strength or be hindered by over-anxiety.Ms 94, 1900, par. 5–7 The promise calls brethren to claim strength from God, shake off trials and discouragement, and bear a free testimony, and it does not require damaging health through excessive labor.3T 128.3–129.1

When weary from much labor, waiting upon the Lord in trust and prayer, asking Him to renew strength, brings strengthening from Him to continue working.Lt 269, 1903, par. 12–13 Strength is renewed through communion with God by seeking Him in prayer and fixing thoughts on Christ, so that in the press of daily toil and conflict time spent under Christ's care brings peace, joy, and strength to go on serving and encouraging others without growing faint.13MR 305.1+1 Resting in dependence brings strength to continue.13MR 305.1 For a restless, nervous worker, waiting calmly on God rather than acting on impulse can reveal whether the trouble lies within and prevent harm to self and to the cause.1T 622.1 Strength from the Lord sought and experienced through prayer gives courage to continue.Lt 12, 1860, par. 8–11

The promise supports prayer for the sick while asking that healing serve God's glory, assuring those who trust God that He does not grow weary and gives strength to the faint.Ms 67, 1899, par. 16 Waiting includes enduring delays with patience rather than insisting He act at the time and in the manner desired, for delay tests whether faith is sincere and steady and gives patience room to work, and faith grows through continued exercise.HPMMW 52.2+3 Such waiting is not passivity and does not neglect the means provided for recovery, and it gives hope when answers come in an unexpected way.HPMMW 52.2+2 Its running without weariness and walking without fainting is applied to sick people who leave an institution conducted according to God's order having benefited from its care.Ms 44, 1902, par. 14 It is applied also to one hindered by physical infirmity who prays for healing to do better work yet submits without complaint if unable to work, trusting God has a place and purpose for all and in His good pleasure renews strength and gives grace to honor Him by active service again even when it feels impossible, expecting Him with gratitude to restore needed physical strength.

Faithful waiting renews fortitude and courage, patience and hope to meet coming trials of faith in which love, patience, and constancy are weighed, preparing by watchfulness and prayer for temptation.Lt 26a, 1891, par. 4+1 It encourages courage and perseverance in the struggle, recognizing human weakness yet relying on God.ST Mar 7, 1906 Keeping confidence through perplexity and trial by looking to Jesus rather than dwelling on difficulties brings hope and help so as not to faint on the way.ST Mar 7, 1906+1 The weary can trust without straining to prove faith or making severe effort by themselves, for He knows weakness and gives help to bear what He requires, and trusting in Jesus and resting in God brings support, courage, and strength through affliction.2T 97.1–98.1 Trust in the Lord Jesus for step-by-step guidance enables advancing without growing weary or fainting and withstanding discouragement because He does not forsake those who fully trust Him, with faith lifting the soul toward divine things and obedience enabling victory in toil and conflict.Lt 313, 1905, par. 8–9

Waiting overcomes human weakness and feebleness with renewed courage and strength, giving what is needed to fight successfully and bringing strength and grace with healing power in affliction.Lt 156, 1903, par. 9–10 Waiting follows humbling the heart before God and confessing mistakes and sins, and this renewal equips believers to serve without becoming weakened or discouraged.JIOKP 5.1+1 It meets those in the church who struggle like drowning men because they never died to self and make self their idol, leaving them weak, changeable, and easily overcome.Lt 26a, 1891, par. 4 Time spent waiting is not wasted, for under the Spirit's guidance people advance intellectually, morally, and spiritually, training powers for highest service and eternal life.Ms 84, 1897, par. 8

The verse is applied to the church's growing strength as it advances in holiness, grounded in the Lord's unfailing power to strengthen the faint and those with no might.Lt 195, 1899, par. 12–13 Those who wait receive strength from Him rather than relying on their own strength, applied to laboring faithfully despite illness, hardship, and lack of means while praying for strength and help in God's work.SG2 93.3–94.1