Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"To Him whom man despises"
Text: Isaiah 49:7
A PROFOUND MYSTERY
The Messiah’s ministry on earth was truly profound. He would face situations that would be challenging at times. His work on earth would be very difficult!
“Thus says the LORD,
The Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One,
To Him whom man despises,
To Him whom the nation abhors,
To the Servant of rulers:
‘Kings shall see and arise,
Princes also shall worship,
Because of the LORD who is faithful,
The Holy One of Israel;
And He has chosen You.'”
Isaiah 49:7
1. The Source of this word identified.
a) It comes from the Redeemer of Israel.
b) He is the Holy One (God) of Israel.
2. The Messiah rejected by His own nation.
a) There would be those who would despise Him.
b) There would be others who would abhor Him.
c) This truth was consistently observed in the Gospels.
i) The scribes opposed the Lord Jesus.
ii) The chief priests were against Him.
iii) The Pharisees plotted against Him.
iv) The Sadducees tried to ridicule His teachings.
3. God’s plans would not be thwarted.
a) He is called “The Servant of rulers”.
b) Kings and princes will arise and worship Him.
4. A strong word of affirmation.
a) The LORD is faithful in all His ways.
b) He is the Holy One of Israel.
c) He is the One who has chosen the Messiah as His Servant.
d) He will never fail the Messiah!
e) All that God had declared would be fulfilled!