There is an old proverb that says, "Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses." Perhaps the moral of the proverb is that there is always a perspective to be gained when considering only the negative.
In our text today, the prophet confronts a complaining people with a perspective much larger than their own. "Haven't you heard," he says. Let me have your attention! The God we serve is the Creator...the Eternal One who doesn't get weary, like we do. His understanding isn't in question as ours often is. He gives strength to the weary. Those who hope in Him are renewed to face life's challenges...soaring, running, walking when they thought to take another step was an impossible task. This is not simply positive thinking...it is purposeful living by intentionally trusting the living God.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." (Vs 31a) When tempted to complain, hope in the Lord. Perhaps, as another old adage says, you will then be able to stop and amidst the thorns, smell the roses.
Jim Abernathy
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