Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"As a light to the Gentiles"
Text: Isaiah 42:6
THE LORD’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE MESSIAH
There was a very strong and precious relationship between the LORD and the Messiah. This was a relationship that few fully comprehended. The religious leaders in the days of the Lord Jesus accused Him of blasphemy when He spoke about His relationship with God the Father.
“Thus says God the LORD,
Who created the heavens and stretched them out,
Who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it,
Who gives breath to the people on it,
And spirit to those who walk on it:
‘I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness,
And will hold Your hand;
I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people,
As a light to the Gentiles.'”
Isaiah 42:5-6
1. A formal declaration of who the LORD is.
a) He is God the LORD.
b) He is the Creator of the heavens.
c) He is the Creator of the earth and all its creatures.
d) He is the Creator who created mankind.
e) He is the Giver of the spirit of Man.
2. This LORD is the One who called the Messiah.
a) He called Him in righteousness.
b) He will hold His hand.
c) He will keep Him faithfully.
d) He will give Him as a Covenant to His people.
i) The Messiah would give a New Covenant.
ii) This Covenant was further elaborated on by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31).
e) The Messiah would also bring light to the Gentiles.
i) The Gentiles would become part of His kingdom.
ii) They would be given justice in His rule.
iii) They would also have the same light as Israel.