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My commentary points out that this chapter contains the
third Servant Song of Isaiah, in which Christ’s suffering is vividly described.
Christ Himself is speaking, and four times He uses the title “Lord God” –
Jehovah Adonai. This is the only place
in the Servant Songs where that title is used.
My commentary says, “The name ‘Jehovah Adonai’ means that ‘God is the owner of each member of the human
family, and He consequently claims the unrestricted
obedience of all.’” So Christ is
emphasizing “His own submission to the Lord God in every area of His life and
service.” Christ submitted His mind to the Lord God, “so that He could
learn His work and His will … The Servant’s will was also yielded to the Lord God,” and I loved the way He
described how this should impact our
lives:
“The Lord God gave Me the ability to teach so that I know
what to say to make the weak strong.
Every morning He wakes Me. He
teaches Me to listen like a student. The
Lord God helps Me learn, and I have not turned against Him nor stopped
following Him.”
That’s what I want to be able to say regarding His
leadership of my own quiet times in the mornings, and it’s my prayer that He
opens my own heart and mind to hear and understand Him.
He continued: “The
Lord God helps Me, so I will not be ashamed.
I will be determined, and I
know I will not be disgraced. He shows
that I am innocent and He is close to Me.”
I want that same determination in studying His Word and knowing His will
for my own life. I so want His help!
Father, help me not to make my own light. I don’t trust myself for guidance – only You. Please do for me what Christ asked You here
to do for him as well. Wake me, teach
me, help me learn. Help me, show that I
am innocent, and remain close to me.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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