We are just days away from the start of Holy Week and we feel it appropriate to bring a two part message found in Isaiah 49. This week's message comes from the first part of Isaiah 49 clearly stating that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, identifying His Calling to come to earth, die on a cross but also to be resurrected from the dead.
Isaiah 49:1 says, "Before I was born The Lord called me; from My birth He has made mention of My name." Jesus Himself says He clearly was Called before His birth to be The Son of God, to be named Jesus and to rule and reign forever. {Luke 1:30-33} Because of His obedience to His Heavenly Father, Jesus was given the name that is above every other name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. {Philippians 2:8-10}
Isaiah 49:2 says, "He made My mouth like a sharpened sword." The words of Jesus described as a sharpened sword are also referenced in Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 1:16 and Revelation 19:15. This description is vitally important to Jehovah God. What does it mean? When Jesus speaks He is speaking the very Words of God with the power and authority of God Almighty. We all need to listen and obey!
Isaiah 49:5 continues to explain why Jesus was formed in Mary's womb, "And now The Lord says - He who formed Me in the womb to be His servant to bring Jacob back to Him and gather Israel to himself." Jesus was Called to bring Jacob back to Him. This has a twofold meaning - He is bringing the Jewish people physically back to Israel but also is bringing them Spiritually back to Him as they recognize Jesus as their Messiah. Bless His Holy Name!
Jesus ruling and reigning; speaking the very Words of God and bringing Jacob back to Him are only possible through His Death and Resurrection. This is the Resurrection Sunday Message!
May The Lord Grant You A Most Blessed Holy Week,
Frank
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