I’ve come to love the word "but" in God’s Word.

In conversation, a "but" usually cancels what came before. "Yes, but..." often leads to doubt, excuses, or bad news.

But in the Bible, it’s different.

The "but" is often followed by incredible promises for those who belong to Jesus. In Isaiah 40, you see promise after promise of God’s comfort, strength, and faithfulness.

Then comes verse 31: "But those who wait on the Lord..."

We don’t like waiting. We want to rush ahead. But waiting on the Lord isn’t doing nothing—it’s leaning into Him until our strength becomes His. I’ve found that there, I don’t grow weary or burn out. I keep going because it’s His strength carrying me.

If what you’re doing doesn’t require God to step in, maybe you’re relying too much on yourself.

Wait on Him. Lean into Him. Walk in His strength, and let Him receive the glory.

Father, thank You for being my strength. Teach me to wait on You and lean into You. Renew me so my life brings You glory. In Jesus’ Name, amen.