In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. – Isaiah 54:14
As brought out in “Faith Removes Fear”, when we need courage in our daily life, let us have faith that righteousness and truth will protect. This is only our temporary home so encourage one another along the journey to victory and our permanent home in heaven.
The song Fearless by Jasmine Murray gives inspiration to step ahead. As the song says, there is no holding back or backing down because Jesus provides the ultimate victory for us to be set free.
This day with God, we are of good cheer because of faith that removes fear. The enemy continues with whispers of fear in the ear but disappears as we step ahead along the Way following Jesus as we continue the journey through Isaiah 54.
God’s servant as prophesized in the previous passage is Jesus. The prophet speaks of Israel straying from God like wandering sheep as everyone goes astray and turns to their own way, but the Lord would lay on the servant the iniquity of all (Isaiah 53:6).
Nations and world leaders would say that God’s servant does not “look the part” because of not being a conquering soldier but instead, a servant crucified on a cross. They did not need military hardware to survive. Instead, they could depend on the armor of God for there is peace and safety because of their trust in the Lord.
Many times, we tend to overlook what’s extraordinary. God choose to save the world through a humble servant who we know as Jesus born in a stable, from a small town who worked as a carpenter, never wrote a book, or never held a public office.
When we need courage in our daily life, let us have faith that righteousness and truth will protect. This is only our temporary home so let us encourage one another along the journey to victory as we step ahead to our permanent home in heaven.
This day with You God, as we face battles against an enemy that is constantly at war with our soul, fortify us with truth and righteousness to hold on. Your servant leads us on to victory. Help us to courageously win our battles one by one as we step ahead towards eternal freedom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. – Isaiah 53:6
In Isaiah 53, the prophet speaks of Israel straying from God like wandering sheep as everyone goes astray and turns to their own way, but the Lord would lay on the servant the iniquity of all. Unfortunately, nations and world leaders would say that God’s servant does not “look the part” because of not being a conquering soldier but instead, a servant crucified on a cross.
A thought noted in the post “Higher Focus” is that God choose to save the world through a humble servant who we know as Jesus born in a stable, from a small town who worked as a carpenter, never wrote a book, or never held a public office. Many times, we tend to overlook what’s extraordinary.
This day with God, let us therefore look for the unseen qualities in others because God can use anyone for His great purposes. Those we don’t expect can do extraordinary things beyond what we even imagine. Be thankful for the productive work of others and appreciate them. See things from a higher perspective like a hawk looks down for food to eat. See what food for the soul is available to feed the Spirit within. See what others don’t see … appreciating the qualities in others and knowing that everyone has something unique to offer.
The victors are the ones who put their trust in Jesus so let us wake up, stay alert, and hold fast to God’s Word. We are all a part of God’s story just as pointed out in the song by Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in the Story so let us do our part for the purpose of God. The story continues so let us encourage one another along the journey and share with others.
Who is God’s servant? What will nations and world leaders say about God’s servant not “looking the part” (see 52:13-15)? Even though Israel is explicitly told why their leader, God’s servant, will not “look the part” of a conquering soldier (See 53:5-6), will anyone take it to heart (See 53:8)? What should be your response to what you have learned today about this servant (See 53:12, 51:17; 52:1, 11)? Why is our focus greater when faced with a challenge?
Many times, in sports, the team not expected to win or considered the underdog wins. I believe the reason is that when faced with a challenge, that’s when the focus is the highest. Teams pull for their team members because there is a feeling of “we need each other”. Each member of the team is focused on fulfilling their role for the team instead of meeting personal goals.
The challenge for Christians is overcoming the enemy or the devil. In Christianity there is a need for teamwork so that each member fulfills their role to benefit the team. Let us today look up to Father God, focus on the work accomplished by Jesus on the cross, and ask for the Spirit to guide as we help each other meet the challenge.
Reflecting on the questions for reflection above as we read Isaiah 53, God’s servant as prophesized in the passage is Jesus. No one would take the prophecy at heart because it tells that the servant would be despised, rejected, and held to low esteem. He would be considered punished by God for his pain and suffering (v. 3).
Nations and world leaders would say that God’s servant does not “look the part” because of not being a conquering soldier but instead, a servant crucified on a cross. Noted is that we know Jesus came from a small town, worked as a carpenter, never wrote a book, or never held a public office.
Our response to what we’ve learned in today’s passage is to understand that God choose to save the world through a humble servant. Many times, we tend to overlook what’s extraordinary. Let us therefore look for the unseen qualities in others because God can use anyone for His great purposes. Those we don’t expect can do extraordinary things beyond what we even imagine.
Let us be thankful for the productive work of others and appreciate them. Let us see things from a higher perspective like a hawk looks down for food to eat. Let us see what food for the soul is available to feed the Spirit within. Let us see what others don’t see … appreciating the qualities in others and knowing that everyone has something unique to offer.
This day with You God, we face a common enemy. We need to pull together to defeat the enemy. Let us trust in Jesus as our leader. Help us to stay alert, hold fast to Your word, and follow the guiding principles taught by Jesus. Your plan for us is a big plus for our life now and in the future. May we constantly set our eyes on the unseen and eternal toward the reward of eternal peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Here are some of the top Gospel and Christian songs. One idea is to listen when you need a lift after a hard day. Click “play all” after clicking this link and enjoy. I’m praying that you have a blessed week!
Below are some declarations for the week ahead.
I trust the Holy Spirit within me to guide me on the path toward greatness. My devotion sets in motion a future beyond my imagination. Each day is a fresh start, bringing new possibilities and destinations. I embrace the journey with faith, knowing Jesus is leading the way.
God’s purpose for me is shaping a bright future unfolding before me.
Say them aloud, write them down, or simply reflect on them.
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