Words of Life for the Weary (Isaiah 50:4a)

The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. (Isaiah 50:4a)

Our ability to learn is hampered and polluted by our sinful humanity. Not so with Jesus. His mind was pure, never polluted by sin. Luke tells us Jesus grew in wisdom (Lk. 2:52). When He "went to school" as a child, He was never lazy or half-hearted. He listened. He learned. Just the absence of sin would have made His learning curve make the Himalaya’s K-2 look like a speed bump.

And so, when Jesus began His public ministry He spoke with "the tongue of those who are taught." Jesus knew what He was saying! And when He spoke, He would "sustain with a word him who is weary." Jesus spoke words that brought grace, healing, encouragement and life to those who listened.

There is power in the word of Jesus! So, I ask, "Am I listening?" Or am I listening to all the voices around me? Voices in the marketplace, on the T.V., voices from those who scoff at God and His Word. And as I listen to these voices, am I giving ear to the father of lies?

I have been challenged from many passages of scripture lately on this very point. Challenged to delight in the Word of God. To cherish it . . . study it . . . meditate on it . . . saturate my life with it . . . and make sure I’m not listening to any other voice but the voice of God.

Word of God Speak
(Peter Kipley / Mercy Me)

I'm finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it's okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You're in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speak

Monday: Speaking A Word of Life to the Weary Around Me (Isaiah 50:4a)

Soli Deo Gloria