Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"He is near who justifies Me"
Text: Isaiah 50:8
THE ENEMIES OF THE MESSIAH
The ministry of the Messiah was meant to bring many into the Kingdom of heaven. The Gospel He proclaimed cause many to forsake their sinful ways. Through a new-found faith and life, the believers became followers of the Lord Jesus. But His success caused some religious leaders to become enemies. They were fiercely opposed to the Lord Jesus and what He stood for!
“He is near who justifies Me;
Who will contend with Me?
Let us stand together.
Who is My adversary?
Let him come near Me.
Surely the Lord GOD will help Me;
Who is he who will condemn Me?
Indeed they will all grow old like a garment;
The moth will eat them up.”
Isaiah 50:8-9
1. Totally unafraid of adversaries.
a) The Messiah was aware of the evil intensions of His enemies.
b) He knew that they would plot against Him doggedly.
2. His trust in the LORD God was absolute.
a) He believed that God would justify Him.
b) He was not cowed by those who contended with Him.
c) He challenged all who were adversarial.
d) He would not be swayed from fulfilling His God-given task.
3. Absolute confidence in the LORD.
a) The Justification that He would give.
b) The Help that would be given.
c) No enemy would be able to overcome Him.
4. A deep discernment of the enemies.
a) They were mere mortals.
b) They would grow old.
c) They would perish in due time.
d) The Messiah would live on and continue to be triumphant.