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G. John White's first devotional Sold out for Jesus covers 12 vital themes of Christianity.
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February Topic: WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING |
This month I want us to look at why we are still on earth! We are not in Heaven yet - we are destined to go there - and many of us would like to go there quickly (be it to escape the present, be released from the pain experienced on earth or just out of an overwhelming desire to "be with Jesus"). So why can't we go there straight away once we have become a Christian? Maybe there is still something for me to do or become on earth. Let's together have a look at what we are here for... |
Isaiah 42:4
IN HIS LAW THE ISLANDS WILL PUT THEIR HOPE
I wonder what Isaiah knew of islands!
But here by divine inspiration he is looking beyond what he can see to what he can't! He is prophetically giving us a glimpse of the "type" of servant God has "chosen" to fulfil His perfect will.
What a beautiful picture of Jesus is portrayed here! Total meekness. What is meekness? Not weakness but "strength under control". No wonder Jesus says "the meek will inherit the earth" and Isaiah in this passage is inspired to write "I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the Gentiles".
This is not obscurity - this is not hidden in a corner. This is exposure for the blessing of the nations. A light to the Gentiles - sight for the blind - freedom for captives. What a mighty description for Jesus the Son of God.
And yes He is. He is all of those things, and yes, He is "my servant" - the servant of the Living God.
However, even as I write this page, I feel the Holy Spirit challenging me and thus you, too. Are you a servant of God? Have you been bought with a price? Have you been baptised in His Holy Spirit? If the answer to these questions is yes - then you and I are servants of the Living God today! Those promises are for you and me too - for all the promises of God are Yes and Amen in Jesus.
Then He has chosen US to be His delight. He will put His Spirit on US and we will bring justice to the nations. He has called US in righteousness. He will keep US and make US to be a covenant for the people and a light to the Gentiles. WE will open the eyes that are blind, free the captives and release those sat in dark dungeons for His Glory.
Tell me; can there be a higher calling? Are you "waiting" for a "bigger" work of God or are you prepared to humble yourself enough to become "My servant" to bring His law as hope to the islands?
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