Scripture - Observation - Application - Prayer
ISAIAH 42 (NIV)
I don't know much about Isaiah, so the context is very vague for me. I guess that's why they say that knowledge is power. What I do know is that Isaiah was an awesome prophet, bringing the word of God to the people no matter what He had to say.
I guess as my actual understanding of this passage is limited, I'll give you my general observation: Isaiah was faithful to God and trusted in Him. He heard from Him and spoke without doubt or hesitation.
We've been learning a lot about prophecy in my church, and essentially for me it is hearing the word of God and speaking it out - though this doesn't necessarily mean you are a prophet. I've also learned that the only way to prophesy is to have faith in God and believing that what you're hearing/seeing/feeling is indeed, God. The thing is, you can get a prophecy or word from God, but that is only half of the process. You have to bring that word to the person it was meant for. Sometimes, you have no idea who that person is or what the word means. Every time I've had a picture or word for someone, even though I didn't know what it meant, it has ALWAYS resounded with that person. How exciting!
So my application, is to continue to trust in God, and be faithful to Him in response to the fact that He is faithful to me. To believe that if I ask for a word and I get a word to give, then that word will build up, stir up or cheer up whoever it is God wants to speak to. Someone once told me that God would rather you made a mistake in faith, than hold back in fear.
My prayer is one of thanks for God being faithful, that He gives when we ask according to His will, that trusting in Him and stepping out in faith only brings good things for those around us. Lord, help me to overcome fear so my confidence and faith in You grows. Amen!
[Read Isaiah 42 here: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah%2042&version=NIV]
