God’s presence makes the difference. As children of God, the assurance that we have is not an absence of obstacles but of God’s presence through thick and thin. In the Bible reading today, we are told that at the word of the Lord, mountains will be made flat, valleys exalted and crooked paths made straight so that the glory of the Lord may be revealed. So is there a tough situation around you or up ahead, what you need the most is to be assured of God’s presence with you in that situation.   If that is the case, then you can rest assured that he will show up to manifest his glory is such a way that it would be undeniable to the world that it is the hand of God. One more benefit of walking with God is the renewal of strength constantly. It allows you to run and not be weary, walk and not faint, and to mount up with wings as eagles. But something is consistent across all. It is that there is work to be done even though the strength for the work is provided by God always.  The Christian walk is an active one and not a passive magical experience. Partner with God on your journey and see him come through for you. 

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for the assurances of renewed strength for those that wait upon you. Please Lord teach me to wait upon you so that I can thrive in the benefit of a divinely guided and empowered life in Jesus name 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. ‎