The Cincinnati Church

Renew: "To make new, or as new, again; to restore to the same condition as when new, young or fresh."

Wait on (or upon): "To observe, watch; to fix one's eyes upon, gaze at. In Bible phrases, to place one's hope in God."

I. For the person whose hope, trust or confidence is in God, there is a promise of reinvigoration in the face of adversity or weakness. ISA 40:28-31.
A. The man of faith accepts that the Lord is his strength. PSA 6:2 c/w PSA 28:7.
B. The man of flesh looks to flesh for strength and so invites a curse. JER 17:5-6.

II. Adversity can enervate or energize, depending on one's trust. NUM 13:32-33; NUM 14:6-8.