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A Threefold Cord: Isaiah 40:31 August 12

Just doing a quick word search on Isaiah 40:31, I found something interesting. It's the verse that says, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they will mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31, KJV)

Someone else rendered it like this: "They that make a threefold cord onto the Lord will change like a chameleon. They shall pierce through the pinions, and they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not fly away, or they shall not toil." This alternative phrasing offers another perspective on the verse, allowing us to incorporate these insights for a deeper understanding.

To me, this verse signifies the importance of the prayer language. Often, words and actions associated with things related to the Lord connect back to the core of our being, the prayer language is one of those. Through this language, we release the Spirit, allowing it to create a threefold cord as we wait upon the Lord and engage in this spirit communication. As we pray, we set a motion much like a butterfly flitting from flower to flower, making connections and finding the right places where the Lord wants us to be. In this way, we land upon the right place, similar to a butterfly landing on a perfect flower. We use our prayer language like this to making connections, engaging with Scripture and the Word of God. This process creates the ideal ground where answers to our seeking manifest.

As I delve into Isaiah 40:31 more deeply, various insights arise. It brings to mind another scripture that speaks of how "where two or three are gathered together in my name (Jesu), there he is in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20, KJV) This verse resonates with the gathering that happens while waiting upon the Lord. It's as if we are braiding a threefold cord, forming a spiritual bond that empowers us and realizes a compounding effect - as indicated in scripture where 1 can chase a 1000 but 2 can chase 5000 (Deuteronomy 30:20). This spiritual understanding allows us to gather essential resources needed for any challenging situation. By drawing from the spiritual realm, we become less reactive to the negative influences of the world.

In a world often filled with fear-inducing situations, we must remember that fear is not of God. As we face these challenges, we have a choice. Just as we have the freedom to engage in our prayer language whenever and wherever, we also possess the choice to accept or reject fear. It's important to recall Jesus' reassurances not to fear, as exemplified in the story of the storm on the Sea of Galilee. Instead of succumbing to fear, Jesus spoke to the storm, commanding, "Peace, be still." (Mark 4:39, KJV) His actions demonstrated how we can transform dire circumstances into peaceful resolutions. This interpretation aligns with Isaiah 40:31, wherein those who gather upon the Lord will adapt to the situation like a chameleon, speaking to it and causing positive change through the spirit language.

The principle of transformation continues to unfold as we consider the dichotomy of death and life. The devil may bring death, destruction, and fear, but Jesus offers life in abundance. We must choose whether to embrace the death-bringing fear of the devil or the life-giving power of God. This choice hinges on whether we approach life with an attitude of change, employing our prayer language, vocalizing the Word of God, and maintaining our focus on these transformative engagements. Alternatively, we might allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by the devil's destructive forces, leading us towards resignation and eventual demise.

In this journey of change, we mustn't yield to fear. Instead, we must adopt the stance of the Jacob's ladder place (for further understanding refer to that August 11 post), the spirit place portrayed in Isaiah 40:31, and realize that we are the temple of God. To nurture this outlook, we can encourage ourselves by using our prayer language, echoing the instruction in Jude 1:20. We can also boldly declare our identity as more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. (Roman 8:37) Such declarations align with the truth of God's Word, which operates as a spiritual law, a law of faith that inevitably works.

As we unite with others who share this approach, its impact multiplies. This concept finds support in Scripture, where it's mentioned that one person can chase away a thousand, but two can chase away five thousand (Deuteronomy 32:30). The power of collective agreement compounds, symbolized by the threefold cord that isn't easily broken. In this unity, God is involved, our fellow believers are involved, and we are involved. Together, we bring transformation to situations, knowing that Jesus is in our midst, and the Holy Spirit supports us.

Collectively, we fan the flames of our desire. As we share the good news of the Lord among ourselves, a positive realization takes root, overpowering any sense of being overwhelmed that often plagues the world. This empowered state is distinct from mere waiting; we hold within us the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Unlike those who get overwhelmed and succumb to the pressures of the world, we possess the change that the Holy Spirit enables.

God grants us the ability to see and hear, offering understanding in the spiritual realm as we engage through prayer language, meditation, and the spoken Word. With these tools, we can transform dire situations into life-affirming ones, following the spirit of Isaiah 40:31.