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Chapter 42 (ESV)

 

1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my Spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,
or make it heard in the street;
3 a bruised reed he will not break,
and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged
till he has established justice in the earth;
and the coastlands wait for his law.

5 Thus says God, the Lord,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people on it
and spirit to those who walk in it:
6 “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness;
I will take you by the hand and keep you;
I will give you as a covenant for the people,
a light for the nations,
7 to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
8 I am the Lord; that is my name;
my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to carved idols.
9 Behold, the former things have come to pass,
and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth
I tell you of them.”

 

 

REFLECTION:

  1. This is the first of four Servant songs (that refer to Jesus as the servant) in Isaiah. This song has been quoted in part in Mt 12:18-21 with reference to Christ.
  2. Silence – Read/Listen – Meditate – Pray – Contemplate
  3. What is the word or phrase that touches you today as you read and meditate on this passage?
  4. Does this passage give you a fresh understanding of the Lord Jesus and all that he went through? How do you feel when you picture Christ as a servant? In what way does this passage challenge you – your character, your service? How can you begin imitating Jesus’ servant attitude in your own life?
  5. We often have a difficult time knowing how to handle situations where we are being taken advantage of. Jesus’ example is one of meekness and humility. Why is this a difficult example to follow? Why might it be important to do so?

 

PRAYER:

Stay with God for a little longer.  Continue to converse with God and listen to what He wants to tell you.  Then write down any thought and/or prayer in your spiritual journal.

 

HYMN:

The Servant King – youtu.be/A0FSZ_iSYO8