Isaiah 42
-Chapter 42 begins with some
Messianic prophesy with Isaiah calling Him, God’s Servant whom He upholds. He
is the chosen One and God delights in Him as He brings justice to the nations.
He will not have to cry out or raise His Voice in the street. In contrast to
worldly conquerors, He will be a bruised reed that will love people rather than
control them as He brings His justice. He will not be disheartened or crushed
until He has established His Kingdom and Law. The Creator who gives breath and
spirit to those who walk on the earth has called Him (the Messiah) in
righteousness and will hold Him and watch over Him for protection. He (the Messiah)
is appointed as a covenant to the people, all the people and nations, to open
blind eyes and bring prisoners out from the dungeon. He makes their darkness
light. God will not give His glory to another and is declaring new things
prophetically. Therefore, sing a new song or praise unto the LORD from the end
of the earth! Give Him glory unceasingly and declare His praise. The LORD goes
forth like a warrior with His zeal as He prevails against His foes (Isaiah
42:1-13). *Application* Christ has answered all of these questions and
incarnated all of these qualities. His first coming paid the price for our sin
and He will come again with power to destroy the enemy. Trust in His Word.
-The LORD has kept silent and
still for a long time restraining Himself. But, there is coming a time when He
will lay waste the mountains and hills and wither all their vegetation. He will
make the rivers into coastlands and dry up the ponds. He will lead the blind by
a way they do not know as a guide in the Light. The rugged places will turn to
plains. These are the awesome things God will do. He is overseeing it, and it
will be left undone. Those who worship idols and graven images will be turned
back and be utterly put to shame (Isaiah 42:14-17).
-Finally in this chapter, God
attempts to wake people up through His prophet. The people continue to be deaf
and blind despite His clear Word and direction. God says, “You have seen many
things, but you do not observe them (Isaiah 42:18-20).” The LORD was pleased to
make the Law great and glorious for His righteousness’ sake. But rejection of
it has left His people plundered and despoiled and trapped in caves or hidden
away in prisons. They have become a prey with none to deliver them. The LORD
allowed this to occur because they sinned against Him and they would not walk
in His ways to obey His Law. “So He poured out on him (Israel) the heat of His
anger and the fierceness of battle; and it set him aflame all around, yet he
(Israel) did not recognize it; and it burned him, but he paid no attention
(Isaiah 42:21-25). *Application* God craves our attention. Going His way is
always for our good and benefits us greatly. Walk in His statutes to gain His
Divine favor and blessing. Remember than when He discipline you, it is for your
good, so pay attention.
Verse to Memorize: Isaiah 42:6
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