Strength For The Weary
Again we deal with the prophesies of the prophet Isaiah. People of that time could've presumed this prophecy to pertain to Moses. As I said in last weeks lesson today we have the advantage of knowing about Jesus Christ . We can look at scripture and know of whom it speaks. Many of the obstacles Jesus endured in his ministry, Moses had faced as well. We see that those who came before us. Relied and were supplied by God , in the most dire of situations. Then like now whatever we face. We must look to God for our strength.
Passage Isaiah 49:5-6:
5And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
These two verses identify the gospel and it's purpose. Jacob is a name given to the Israelites. Initially those designated as Gods chosen people. Notice the extension of the gift, to the Gentiles too. The one who the lord has appointed, the deliverance of his people. Will bring to the world these two things. To raise up the tribe of Judah, and be a light until the end.
Passage Isaiah 50:4-6:
4The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
5The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
This is where the difference is evident to me. If there was any doubt about whether it was Jesus or Moses, they were erased here. For those willing to accept the word of God. Moses posessed neither a learned, or well spoken tongue. He was always looking for an answer from the lord. He kept Aaron as a spokesman, because he stuttered when he talked. Today as Christians we know from our studies. Jesus was blessed with an inner knowledge, of his fathers business. From a child he amazed even the most prolific of scholars. In spite of all he was subject to hear and be challenged with. He held fast to the gospel. Offering the world a word, that has stood the test of time. In spite of all the inhumanities suffered in verse 6.
Passage Isaiah 50:7-9:
7For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
8He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
9Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.
Whatever we come up against, in our Christian walk. The lord God is with us. When we know God is on our side. We can plant our feet and look ahead. If the lord is with me ,who can stand against me. Whatever comes against you will not last. Eventually it will rot.
Passage Isaiah 49:5-6:
5And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
These two verses identify the gospel and it's purpose. Jacob is a name given to the Israelites. Initially those designated as Gods chosen people. Notice the extension of the gift, to the Gentiles too. The one who the lord has appointed, the deliverance of his people. Will bring to the world these two things. To raise up the tribe of Judah, and be a light until the end.
Passage Isaiah 50:4-6:
4The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
5The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
This is where the difference is evident to me. If there was any doubt about whether it was Jesus or Moses, they were erased here. For those willing to accept the word of God. Moses posessed neither a learned, or well spoken tongue. He was always looking for an answer from the lord. He kept Aaron as a spokesman, because he stuttered when he talked. Today as Christians we know from our studies. Jesus was blessed with an inner knowledge, of his fathers business. From a child he amazed even the most prolific of scholars. In spite of all he was subject to hear and be challenged with. He held fast to the gospel. Offering the world a word, that has stood the test of time. In spite of all the inhumanities suffered in verse 6.
Passage Isaiah 50:7-9:
7For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
8He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
9Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.
Whatever we come up against, in our Christian walk. The lord God is with us. When we know God is on our side. We can plant our feet and look ahead. If the lord is with me ,who can stand against me. Whatever comes against you will not last. Eventually it will rot.
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