"They go from strength to strength." This phrase speaks of progress. Our translation captures it well: believers grow stronger and stronger.

Typically, when we're walking, we may start full of energy, but soon the path gets tough, the sun beats down, and we need to rest. Yet, a Christian, drawing from God's grace, remains as strong after years of hardship as at the beginning. He may not have the same youthful zeal, but he is truly more powerful in spirit, traveling more steadily, if slower.

Some older believers remain steadfast in truth and eager to share it as they were in their youth. Sadly, many grow cold in love and sin increases, but that's their failing, not God's promise. "The youths will faint and grow weary, and young men will fall. But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, soar like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not faint." Worrying souls lament moving from trial to trial. But, even as you face affliction, you also gain strength. Every hardship carries with it enough grace to sustain you. God provides the strength needed for the burdens we bear.

"The youths will faint and grow weary, and young men will fall. But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, soar like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not faint." Worrying souls lament moving from trial to trial. But, even as you face affliction, you also gain strength. Every hardship carries with it enough grace to sustain you. God provides the strength needed for the burdens we bear.