Today's Daily Lesson comes from Isaiah chapter 42 verses 1 through 4:
Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
2 He will not cry or lift up his voice,
or make it heard in the street;
3 a bruised reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
4 He will not grow faint or be crushed
until he has established justice in the earth;
and the coastlands wait for his teaching.
We are in the season of Epiphany, a time in the Liturgical calendar when the coming of the anointed one is made known and his mission made clear.
The anointed comes with a spirit of justice for the peoples. He comes without harm.
"A bruised reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not snuff out."
What a combination -- justice and gentleness! Strength and kindness!
These are the qualities of God's anointed. They are the character of God's very self.
These, and steadfastness. For:
"He will not grow faint or be crushed
until he has established justice in the earth."
Come, anointed one. Come with your kindness and strength, justice and mercy.
Come; and may your spirit not grow weary! For many rise up against you; but we need you strong, and gentle, and ready to walk the second mile . . .
Ryon Price is the Senior Pastor of Broadway Baptist in Fort Worth, Texas.
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