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what did 'waiting for yahweh' mean for people in exile, practically speaking?

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Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

This passage comes from the prophet Isaiah, who was speaking to a people facing or experiencing exile and despair. It's part of a larger message of comfort and hope, reminding them of God's power and faithfulness even when their own strength failed.

What does 'waiting' practically look like when circumstances feel overwhelming and there's no immediate end in sight?

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  • Lamentations 3:25-26

    This passage also speaks to the goodness of waiting patiently for the Lord in times of distress.

  • Psalm 27:14

    The psalmist encourages waiting on the Lord, being strong, and letting one's heart take courage.

  • Romans 8:25

    Paul speaks of waiting with patience for a hope not yet seen, linking it to steadfastness.

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