Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Doubt will cause you to distrust God and His promises. So, replace your doubt with hope, faith and trust in God and His Word.

In Isaiah 40:1-26, God sent His prophet to:

• Comfort and console them
• Speak tenderly and lovingly to them
• Remind them that God’s Word stands forever
• Prepare them for the coming of the Lord who:
• is holy, sovereign, powerful, incomparable
• will rule over them
• will reward them
• will shepherd them

Doubt

• according to Cambridge dictionary,
• to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable
• to not trust someone or believe what they say.
• according to Merriam-Webster's dictionary
• to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about
• to lack confidence in someone
• an inclination not to believe or accept

1. God's Probe and Query (v.27a)

• Why do you complain, Jacob?
• Why do you say (whine), Israel?

2. Man's Charge and Complaint (v.27b)

• My way is hidden from the LORD
• My cause is disregarded by my God

3. God's Response and Reassurance (vv.28-30)

• Do you not know?
• Have you not heard?
• I am the Everlasting God
• I am the Creator of the ends of the earth
• I will not grow tired or weary
• My understanding no one can fathom
• I give strength to the weary
• I increase the power of the weak
• The youths grow tired and weary
• The young men stumble and fall

4. God's Promise and Pledge (v.31)

Those who hope in (wait on) the Lord will:

• will renew their strength
• will soar on wings like eagles
• will run and not grow weary
• will walk and not be faint

Challenge

• Trust God and build your faith on His Word
• Wait on Him and Ask Him to renew your spiritual strength and stamina
• Comfort and encourage each other to remain strong in Him
• Do everything for His glory and honour
• Be ready for His soon coming