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Isaiah 42:1-4. The Message

God’s Servant Will Set Everything Right

42 1-4 “Take a good look at my servant.
    I’m backing him to the hilt.
He’s the one I chose,
    and I couldn’t be more pleased with him.
I’ve bathed him with my Spirit, my life.
    He’ll set everything right among the nations.
He won’t call attention to what he does
    with loud speeches or gaudy parades.
He won’t brush aside the bruised and the hurt
    and he won’t disregard the small and insignificant,
    but he’ll steadily and firmly set things right.
He won’t tire out and quit. He won’t be stopped
    until he’s finished his work—to set things right on earth.
Far-flung ocean islands
    wait expectantly for his teaching.”

For Reflection

There is little doubt that Isiah is speaking about expectations of a Messiah, Jesus. It is a description of God's endorsement of Christ.  Moreover, Isaiah is leading us toward an interpretation of a very different leader.  The Messiah is to be understood as compassionate, responsive to the least considered among us, humble not proud, and one who will abide with us, never forsaking his mission or God's promise.

So, take a hard look at God's servant.  Examine his works and his words.  In them, you will find God's spirit, God's life.

Pray

that you will find in Christ the hope for all humankind.  Pray that you will become a disciple of Jesus, the Christ, following his teachings, learning his way, and becoming his collaborator.