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THE SPIRIT OF THE SERVANT OF JEHOVAH
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Isaiah 42:1-7
Psalm 20:1-9
"The LORD hear thee in
the day of trouble…"
THE SPIRIT OF THE SERVANT OF JEHOVAH
The title "servant" is given in Isaiah first to David (Isa 37:35), then to Israel as a nation (Isa 41:8-9) and finally to the Messiah (Isa 42:1-7). Henceforth, this Servant of Jehovah is described to be ever-increasing in suffering in Isaiah 49:1-13, 50:4-9, 52:13 to 53:12. Let those who enter the Lord’s service learn this first lesson — servanthood and suffering!
This Servant is endued with the Holy Spirit (cf. Isa 11:1-2). His mission is to the Gentiles, to "bring forth judgment" (justice). His spirit is one of gentleness and compassion. He is identified by Matthew in Matthew 12:15-21 to be none other than our Lord. He will not break a bruised reed (a tall grass-stalk much used as a yardstick), nor will He snuff out the flickering wick of an oil lamp about to smoke out. Is that not the way our Saviour deals with us, miserable, poor, lost sinners?
Because He is the One the God of the whole creation has called and upheld, He will carry out His mission of dispensing justice to the uttermost parts of the earth with unwavering confidence. His gentleness and compassion are a manifestation of His strength.
"A light of the Gentiles" (Isa 42:6) speaks of the world-wide mission of the Gospel. The Gospel has a two-fold purpose. First, the spiritual opening of blind eyes and the setting free of prisoners of sin. Second, the physical, such as were seen in the miracles our Lord performed in the days of His earthly life. (Note: This physical aspect, however, is limited to the time of Christ and the Apostles.) So does the Church continue in this ministry after Him in an unobtrusive way. But those who go forth in Christ’s name, making a lot of noise in the strength of the flesh and drawing attention unto themselves, have not the Spirit of Christ. Read what Paul, a true servant of the Lord, said in 2 Corinthians 4:6. He had the Spirit of Christ, an example for us to follow.
THOUGHT: (Memorise 2 Corinthians 4:5.)
PRAYER: Open my eyes that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me.
Posted in Adult RPG
Isaiah 42:1-7
Psalm 20:1-9
"The LORD hear thee in
the day of trouble…"
THE SPIRIT OF THE SERVANT OF JEHOVAH
The title "servant" is given in Isaiah first to David (Isa 37:35), then to Israel as a nation (Isa 41:8-9) and finally to the Messiah (Isa 42:1-7). Henceforth, this Servant of Jehovah is described to be ever-increasing in suffering in Isaiah 49:1-13, 50:4-9, 52:13 to 53:12. Let those who enter the Lord’s service learn this first lesson — servanthood and suffering!
This Servant is endued with the Holy Spirit (cf. Isa 11:1-2). His mission is to the Gentiles, to "bring forth judgment" (justice). His spirit is one of gentleness and compassion. He is identified by Matthew in Matthew 12:15-21 to be none other than our Lord. He will not break a bruised reed (a tall grass-stalk much used as a yardstick), nor will He snuff out the flickering wick of an oil lamp about to smoke out. Is that not the way our Saviour deals with us, miserable, poor, lost sinners?
Because He is the One the God of the whole creation has called and upheld, He will carry out His mission of dispensing justice to the uttermost parts of the earth with unwavering confidence. His gentleness and compassion are a manifestation of His strength.
"A light of the Gentiles" (Isa 42:6) speaks of the world-wide mission of the Gospel. The Gospel has a two-fold purpose. First, the spiritual opening of blind eyes and the setting free of prisoners of sin. Second, the physical, such as were seen in the miracles our Lord performed in the days of His earthly life. (Note: This physical aspect, however, is limited to the time of Christ and the Apostles.) So does the Church continue in this ministry after Him in an unobtrusive way. But those who go forth in Christ’s name, making a lot of noise in the strength of the flesh and drawing attention unto themselves, have not the Spirit of Christ. Read what Paul, a true servant of the Lord, said in 2 Corinthians 4:6. He had the Spirit of Christ, an example for us to follow.
THOUGHT: (Memorise 2 Corinthians 4:5.)
PRAYER: Open my eyes that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me.
Posted in Adult RPG