Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"My Servant whom I uphold"
Text: Isaiah 42:1
THE MESSIANIC SERVANT
Israel was called a servant of the LORD (Isaiah 41:8). But sadly, Israel failed to live up to expectations. Worse, Israel turned away from God to worship idols. The LORD gave a prophetic word concerning the Messiah. He would exemplify what it means to be a faithful and true Servant of God! He may be the Messiah but He would humbly serve as God’s Servant!
“Behold! My Servant whom I uphold,
My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
He will not cry out, nor raise His voice,
Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.”
Isaiah 42:1-2
1. “Behold! My Servant”
a) The LORD called for careful attention to be given.
b) He would show forth the Messiah as “His Servant”.
2. The LORD’s part.
a) God would uphold His Servant.
b) He is God’s “Elect One” (“Chosen”).
c) God delights in Him.
d) God has put His Spirit upon the Messiah-Servant.
3. What the Messiah would do.
a) He would serve the LORD faithfully.
b) He would be led by God’s Spirit.
c) He would uphold justice, even for the Gentiles.
4. The Character of the Messiah.
a) He would not cry out (“raucous”).
b) He would not raise His voice (“no angry outbursts”).
c) He would not be loud (“not clamouring”).