08/02/2026
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
As a hunter, I have applied for a sheep tag for more than 20 years. I know others who have waited many years for trophy elk or moose tags. Every year, I submit another application knowing the odds are long but hoping this may be the year. It is easy to wonder if your opportunity will ever come. Many of God’s blessings also require seasons of waiting. The Bible is full of examples, from Abraham waiting for Isaac to David waiting to become king. Waiting is often where God strengthens our faith before delivering His promise. If you’ve prayed for something for 20 years, it’s reasonable to believe you will appreciate it more than the person who receives it immediately. God may not answer our prayers on our timetable. Perhaps He is preparing us to appreciate the blessing He already intends to give. Waiting isn’t easy, but it is rarely wasted.