Sept. 23

Isaiah 41-43

I have to admit, today's reading fascinated me.  God downloads a vision to Isaiah of a promise to Israel with vivid details of Who He is, (42:6) and the protection He will provide (43:2), with a plea for them to open their spiritual eyes (42:7) and gives a promise of a new covenant (43:18-19).  The nation of Israel was given a mission to serve God.  Verses 41:1-4 are crossed referenced in Matthew 12:18-21 as Jesus reveals Himself as the chosen servant who came to reveal God's word in the flesh and fulfill the mission. As believers, we walk in the promises of that New Covenant but not without picking up our own cross. Knowing that Jesus is the will of God and we have been reconciled to God through Him, passes the role of modeling servanthood onto us.  We are not perfect, and there is only One Messiah, but we are called to represent Jesus here on earth and serve as He served.  Jesus is the exact representation of The Father - we need to keep our eyes fixed on Him.  I pray today that as many Jewish people are fasting for Yom Kippor  that God downloads a vision of The Messiah and their spiritual eyes are opened.  The day of Atonement happened at the cross, when we were made AT ONE with God through Christ. I pray for all of us that we pick up our cross, follow our Model, and serve Him well.



Randi