Wait upon The Lord? How long should I wait?

Isaiah 40:31 (The Message)

27-31Why would you ever complain, O Jacob,
or, whine, Israel, saying,
"God has lost track of me.
He doesn't care what happens to me"?
Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening?
God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind.

What does your mind immediately tell you about the red words in this scripture? What is the first thought that pops into your mind when you read "wait upon God"? Is that thought actually keeping you in one spot, physically waiting for God to do something? What if you looked at the meaning and context of the word "wait" in this particular case. That word could easily be substituted here with "serve". Now, read it like this "But those who serve God get fresh strength.". Why would God give you fresh strength, have you spread your wings and soar like eagles, run and not get tired, walk and not lag behind? Probably because you are not just standing there "waiting" for God to do something. God is always on the move, He is always moving forward. Clearly He has a vision of where He wants to go. To get there, He needs you to be in action, to be on the move, to serve Him. Depending on your calling, that could mean any number of things. I am called to help in the financing of God's kingdom, to be spread to all the nations of the world. I cannot do that unless I try to keep up with God. That requires tons of action, neverending growth, learning of new processes, knowledge of how money is made, and yes, constant renewal from God. Ever notice that He is always ahead of you? If you keep on trying to keep up with God, you will never have to "wait" for Him to do anything, ever. He will make sure you have something to do. So, step-out! Put one foot in front of the other and then pretty soon you'll be walking with God. Soon enough, that walk will turn into a jog. Before you know it you'll be running your race! That might sound exhausting but remember, God will give you fresh strength.