Key Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
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.
Devotional
Serving God and others can be demanding. The weight of responsibilities at home, work, and ministry can leave us weary. But God does not call us to serve in our own strength; He promises renewal for those who wait upon Him. Strength to serve faithfully comes not from pushing harder but from pausing to rest in His presence.
Waiting on God is not inactivity; it is active dependence. In prayer, worship, and stillness, our weary hearts are refreshed and our tired hands are strengthened. His Spirit equips us with endurance, and His joy becomes our strength.
When we learn to serve from dependence rather than self-reliance, service stops being draining and becomes life-giving. We no longer serve to prove ourselves but to glorify Him, remembering that the Lord Himself is working in and through us.
Today, exchange hurry for holy waiting. Breathe, invite Him in, and receive fresh strength to keep serving with a whole heart.
Scripture Insight
Isaiah 40:31 anchors today’s theme, showing how strength to serve flows from God’s heart and shapes our daily obedience. Read the verse slowly, notice key verbs and promises, and ask how this truth reframes your next act of service.
Heart Check
Where might pride, hurry, or self‑protection be dulling strength to serve in my life? What one attitude needs to shift so my service looks more like Jesus today?
Practice Today
- Pray a one‑sentence surrender: “Jesus, lead me in strength to serve today.”
- Identify one person to serve and one concrete way to bless them.
- Replace one complaint with thanksgiving as you serve.
- Take a 3‑minute pause midday to realign your heart with God’s presence.
Reflection: What would strength to serve look like in one relationship or task on my calendar today?
Prayer: Father, thank You for inviting me into Your work. Form strength to serve in me. Purify my motives, strengthen my hands, and let my service reveal Jesus. Amen.