Our Divine Daily Devotion ECWA Food for the Day

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022

TEXT: Isaiah 42:1-17

1. The Lord’s Servant The Lord says, “Here is my servant, whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.

2. He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets.

3. He will not break off a bent reed nor put out a flickering lamp. He will bring lasting justice to all.

4. He will not lose hope or courage; he will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching.”

5. Good created the heavens and stretched them out, he fashioned the earth and all that lives there; he gave life and breath to all its people. And now the Lord God says to his servant,

6. “I, the Lord, have called you and given you power to see that justice is done on earth. Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples; through you I will bring light to the nations.

7. You will open the eyes of the blind and set free those who sit in dark prisons.

8. “I alone am the Lord your God. No other god may share my glory; I will not let idols share my praise.

9. The things I predicted have now come true. Now I will tell of new things even before they begin to happen.”

10. A Song of Praise Sing a new song to the Lord; sing his praise, all the world! Praise him, you that sail the sea; praise him, all creatures of the sea! Sing, distant lands and all who live there!

11. Let the desert and its towns praise God; let the people of Kedar praise him! Let those who live in the city of Sela shout for joy from the tops of the mountains!

12. Let those who live in distant lands give praise and glory to the Lord!

13. The Lord goes out to fight like a warrior; he is ready and eager for battle. He gives a war cry, a battle shout; he shows his power against his enemies.

14. God Promises to Help His People God says, “For a long time I kept silent; I did answer my people. But now the time to act has come; I cry out like a woman in labor.

15. I will destroy the hills and mountains and dry up the grass and trees. I will turn the river valleys into deserts and dry up the pools of water.”

16. “I will lead my blind people by roads they have never traveled. I will turn their darkness into light and make rough country smooth before them. These are my promises, and I will keep them without fail.

17. All who trust in idols, who call images their gods, will be humiliated and disgraced.”

(Good News Translation Holy Bible)

TOPIC: YOU’RE GOD’S SERVANT

A servant is someone who serves another. A servant has no say in anything and is always willing to do the bidding of his master.

Here, the servant referred to is the Lord, Jesus Christ, ‘the Messiah’. So, as God’s servant, you have a mission that has been assigned to you. A servant has focus and vision of his own.

Unfortunately, many servants of God do not know that it is s privilege to serve the Almighty God. Some servants entered the service without a vision and purpose for their calling. You are expected to know and remember that as a servant, you have been sent by God with a purpose (vs. 1a). And that purpose is to bring justice (v. 1b), speak the message in gentleness and proclaim the message (vs. 2-3, cf. Proverb 21:28). And when servants accomplish their missions, there will be joy and singing (vs. 10-17).

QUESTION: How are you living as God’s servant?

PRAYER: Lord, help me to serve You whole heartedly knowing that You have called me for a purpose. Help me to live out that purpose and vision, in Christ’s name, Amen.