SCRIPTURE; ISAIAH 42
MEMORY VERSES:
“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.” (Isaiah 42:8)
“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. Theses are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” (Isaiah 42:16)
“But those who trust in idols, who say to images, ‘You are our gods,’ will be turned back in utter shame.” (Isaiah 42:17)
THE SERVANT OF THE LORD (vs. 1-25)
Jesus Christ was chosen by God to perform His earthly ministry. He was empowered by God to bring justice to the nations.
SONG OF PRAISE TO THE LORD (vs. 10-17)
As the Israelites triump0- over their enemies, they sang a new song to the Lord. They praised Him, raised their voice, sang for joy and shorted form the mountain to give Him the glory.
ISRAEL BLIND AND DEAF (vs. 18-25)
The Israelites were deaf and blind. They could not see and hear. They would not follow His ways nor obey His His law. So, the Lord poured out his burning anger, the violence of war. “It enveloped them in flames, yet they did not understand. It consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.” (vs. 24-25)
‘THOUGHTS:
As chosen servant of God, Jesus reveals the character of gentleness, encouragement, justice and truth. His mission on earth is to demonstrate God’s righteousness and to be a light for the Gentiles. God calls us to be the servants of His son. He wanted us to shine our lights in the world and bring the gospel of salvation to mankind.
Jesus condemned the leaders for their blindness. We should also examine ourselves if we are spiritually blind or not. Knowing what is right and not doing it is partial blindness, which is worst than not seeing at all.