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Ring of Truth provides 366 daily ‘proofs’ that the Bible is consistent throughout from Genesis to Revelation, and relevant for our lives today!
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Isaiah 42:1–3
“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. He will not shout or cry out, or raise His voice in the streets. A bruised reed He will not break and a smouldering wick He will not snuff out.”
Presenting Jesus.
When Jesus came up out of the water at His baptism, not only did the Spirit of God alight upon Him in the form of a dove, but a Voice from Heaven said, “You are My Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22).
His whole lifestyle epitomised Isaiah’s prophecy. He did not shout or make a big deal of His power and majesty – He came in the form of a servant (see Philippians 2:5–8). Sure He drew people around Him but they were mainly drawn by love and hope. As He said, He “came to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). “Neither do I condemn you” (John 8:11). I did not come “to condemn the world, but to save the world” (John 3:17).
Throughout His life on this earth, Jesus went about doing good – healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, and even life to the dead. He elevated women to a position of respectability and gave them self-worth. He restored the collaborator, Zacchaeus, to respectability (Luke 19); He spent time with the outcast woman at Sychar’s Well (John 4); He conversed with religious leaders and allowed prostitutes to worship Him (Luke 7:36 –50).
He challenged the paradigm of the people too, even more than John did. He challenged their religiosity, their theology and their interpretation of His Scriptures – but always in love and grace. He made His teaching fun yet simple and life-changing. The poor and needy received mercy, found hope and a true friend. Those who recognised their need of forgiveness found love, grace, acceptance and a Saviour.
Verses 6–7 remind us of Isaiah 61:1–3, which we will look at later.
“I am the Lord; that is My Name! I will not give My glory to another” (v 8).
God has given His Son, Jesus, the Name which is above every Name – the Name worthy of all glory and honour – because He is God (see Philippians 2:9–11).
Chapter 43 is full of precious promises to Israel, which are given to us through Christ. “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.* For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, Your Saviour” (v 1–3) (*see Daniel 3).
Yes, Jesus is the Lord’s servant. He loves us and died for us. But today He is alive forevermore and is present with us, in the Person of His Holy Spirit. No matter what we are going through, He promises that we will never be overwhelmed.
So – Look up and rejoice – He is with you, today.
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