Passage
Isaiah 50:1-11 (ESV)
Ahaz Leads Judah into Destruction
2 Chronicles 28:16-27
Key Verse: 28:19
The Lord Awakens My Ear to Listen
Date: Feb. 16, 2018
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 50:4
The Lord GOD has given me
the tongue of those who are taught,
that I may know how to sustain with a word
him who is weary.
Morning by morning he awakens;
he awakens my ear
to hear as those who are taught.
1. Because of your sins (1-3)
It was not the LORD who abandoned Israel, like an unfaithful man sends away his wife. It was because of Israel's sins, particularly of idolatry. The LORD was present, but no one responded to his words. His arm was not too short; he is able to deliver those who respond to his call and his words.
2. The LORD vindicates his servant (4-11)
God raised up servants like Isaiah and gave them his words - words to sustain the weary. The servant's life is marked with abuse, rejection and humility, most vividly portrayed in Jesus' life. In God's word we find strength and conviction to serve Him. The LORD helps his servants. Paul declared we are more than conquerors (Ro 8). The Lord helps us endure and not turn away, but deliver His word as a light in the dark (10-11).
Prayer: Father, waken my ear to your instruction this morning. I trust in your help to endure.
One Word: The Sovereign Lord helps me
