Scripture: Isaiah 42: 1-4
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. 2 He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”
Scripture Commentary:
These verses are also found in Matthew 12: 18-21 in reference to Jesus Christ. The Book of Isaiah was probably written around 700 B.C. God informed Isaiah about His Son Jesus Christ and the price he would have to pay in carrying out God’s mission. Jesus is referred to as a bruised reed that will not break, a smoldering wick that cannot be extinguished. He will neither falter nor be discouraged, and he will establish justice on earth.
Doing the work of God will put you in harm’s way. Do not be discouraged.
Isaiah was popular at the beginning of his ministry but like most prophets, he was executed. However, we see no fear in Isaiah. He is a courageous man of God, spreading the message of repentence.
Isaiah was called servant. Likewise, Jesus referred to himself as a servant. Are you a servant for God or are you serving yourself? God has given each of us an assignment. What is yours? It may be helping someone across the street or holding a door open for someone. It could be your smile or kind words.
We see here that serving meant carrying out God’s word by spreading His gospel. We are priveleged to help spread the word of Jesus’s mission. Through you, God’s mission is being carried out. God chose you for a particular job. Be grateful and appreciative for His gift and His love.
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