EVEN THE YOUTHS SHALL FAINT

EVEN THE YOUTHS SHALL FAINT!

Luke 21:25-26

25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Isa 40:30-31

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

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.

           We look to youth for strength! They fight our battles, invent new technology, and lift heavy objects! But we live in a time when even the youths are anxious about those things that are coming on the earth. They are morally confused and need clear direction. They are politically deceived and need the unvarnished truth. They are unmotivated but most would welcome a worthwhile challenge.

           The answer is the same for both youths and also the not-so-young. We must wait upon the Lord. Warren Wiersbe explains that “The word "wait" does not suggest that we sit around and do nothing. It means "to hope," to look to God for all that we need. This involves meditating on His character and His promises, praying, and seeking to glorify Him.”

Isa 26:3-4

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

4 Trust ye in the Lord  for ever: for in the Lord  JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

Dear Lord, it certainly appears that we may be the final generation! Give us wisdom for these dark days and the courage to wait on you. Let us mount up with wings. AMEN