Scripture

He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.

Observation

The Lord’s servant, His chosen one, will bring justice to the nations. He will not crush the weakest reed. He will not lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth.

The Lord will give the servant to Israel, and He will be a light for the nations. Everything the Lord has prophesied has come true.

Application

In Isaiah, there are several passages that relate to the servant of the Lord, predictions about the ministry of Jesus.

In this chapter, we are told that he will be gentle, not breaking a weak reed or quenching a spluttering candle.

His ministry is to bring righteousness to the whole earth, even to lands beyond the sea.

That part of Jesus’ ministry has been expanding for 2,000 years, until now where there are Christians in just about every nation in the world.

This is important because everywhere christians live, they bring concepts of law, justice, love, freedom and so on. They literally bring a turnaround in the destiny of nations.

In some parts of the world, christians are persecuted severely for their faith. In places such as North Korea, Nigeria and the like, christians can only influence their circle. In other parts of the world, we have built nations, institutions and cultures on the freedom of the gospel.

Faith is no small thing. It drives history.

Prayer

Thank you Lord for the faithfulness of past generations of Christians around the world. Please help me to make a difference in my part of the world. Amen.