Isaiah Describes the nature of Christ
But the Pharisees went out, and conspired against him, how they might destroy him. Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them all, and commanded them that they should not make him known: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen;
my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased:
I will put my Spirit on him.
He will proclaim justice to the nations.
He will not strive, nor shout;
neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
He won’t break a bruised reed.
He won’t quench a smoking flax,
until he leads justice to victory.
In his name, the nations will hope.”
World English Bible – The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 12: 15 – 21 As recorded in Isaiah...
“Here is my servant whom I uphold
my chosen one in whom I delight
I will put my Spirit on him.
and He will bring justice to the nations.
He will not shout or cry out
or raise His voice in the streets.
A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness He will bring forth justice;
He will not falter or be discouraged
till He establishes justice on earth,
In His Law the islands will put their hope.
The Prophecy of Isaiah, Chapter 42: 1 – 4
Commentary
These verses are a wonderful illustration how time or translation do not change the Word of God. They help us understand the very nature of Christ, and the depth of God’s love for His son and for all of His children. These verses also bond God’s children together across the ages, from Isaiah’s time and prophecy, to Christ’s sacrifice and example during his life on earth, and on to our present time when, as His followers he expects us to follow his example and his teachings, and then finally to the realness of hope for our eternity with God. All of this to glorify God and to fulfill His plan…
