Read Isaiah 42:1-9

Read Isaiah 42:1-9

The Lord says,

“Here is my servant, whom I strengthen—

the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased.

I have filled him with my Spirit,

and he will bring justice to every nation.

²     He will not shout or raise his voice

or make loud speeches in the streets.

³     He will not break off a bent reed

or put out a flickering lamp.

He will bring lasting justice to all.

⁴     He will not lose hope or courage;

he will establish justice on the earth.

Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching.”

⁵     God created the heavens and stretched them out;

he fashioned the earth and all that lives there;

he gave life and breath to all its people.

And now the Lord God says to his servant,

⁶     “I, the Lord, have called you and given you power

to see that justice is done on earth.

Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples;

through you I will bring light to the nations.

⁷     You will open the eyes of the blind

and set free those who sit in dark prisons.

⁸     “I alone am the Lord your God.

No other god may share my glory;

I will not let idols share my praise.

⁹     The things I predicted have now come true.

Now I will tell you of new things

even before they begin to happen.”

Think

Verses 2-4 remind me of the gentleness of Jesus’ voice – in contrast to the thundering voice of yesterday’s Psalm.

Pray

Lord, help me to appreciate the majesty and power of your gentle voice.

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² 42.1: Mt 3:17; 17:5; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:22; 9:35
42.1–4: Mt 12:18–21

³ 42.1: Mt 3:17; 17:5; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:22; 9:35
42.1–4: Mt 12:18–21

⁴ 42.1: Mt 3:17; 17:5; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:22; 9:35
42.1–4: Mt 12:18–21

⁵ 42.5: Ac 17:24, 25

⁶ 42.6: Is 49:6; Lk 2:32; Ac 13:47; 26:23