We are reminded by Isaiah that living life is not about physical strength, ability or beauty; it isn’t about material wealth or having it all together.  Living life is about trusting in Jesus, and in trusting the Lord.

Living life is more than salvation through trusting in Christ (though that is essential).  It is about trusting the Lord through all the things that are part of living – the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, when things are going great and when things are kind of cloudy and uncertain. And when our trust is focused on the Lord – his leadership, his provision, his faithfulness – it takes the stress out of life and the worry out of living, regardless of the circumstances.  Then, we can live without worry, without becoming weary, and with all the confidence we need to sustain us and keep us from fretting and fainting.

The old song says it well…

“Oh soul are you weary and troubled, No light in the darkness you see,

there’s light for a look at the Savior, and life more abundant and free.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face,

and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace.”