Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"And give You as a covenant to the people"
Text: Isaiah 49:8
A PRECIOUS WORD OF PROMISE
A very close relationship existed between the LORD and the Messiah. The LORD would be there to hear and answer prayer. He would also be there to empower for ministry!
“Thus says the LORD:
‘In an acceptable time I have heard You,
And in the day of salvation I have helped You;
I will preserve You and give You
As a covenant to the people,
To restore the earth,
To cause them to inherit the desolate heritages;
That You may say to the prisoners, ‘Go forth,’
To those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’
They shall feed along the roads,
And their pastures shall be on all desolate heights.'”
Isaiah 49:8-9
1. Things that were promised:
a) Prayer will be heard.
i) Answers to prayer would be given.
ii) It would be in God’s tine.
b) Salvation
i) This concerns God’s deliverance for the Messiah.
ii) There were occasions when God would deliver Him from plots to kill Him.
c) Preservation
i) God would be there to protect the Messiah.
ii) He would be preserved by God’s power.
d) A Covenant
i) The Messiah would be given as a Covenant to believers.
ii) He would bring in the New Covenant.
e) Restoration
i) He would restore the earth.
ii) Desolate heritages would be inherited.
2. What the Messiah may proclaim to all who are prisoners.
a) He can say to them “Go forth”.
b) He will free them from the power of sin and Satan.
3. What the Messiah may say to those who sit in darkness.
a) They may show themselves bravely.
b) They need not dwell in darkness ever more.
4. The shepherding work of the Messiah.
a) He would lead the flock.
b) They would be able to feed along the way as they are led by the Shepherd.
c) The sheep would find pasture even if they were to pass through desolate heights.