The Word That Sustains The Weary
The
Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that
sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen
like one being instructed. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears; I have not
been rebellious, I have not turned away. I offered my back to those who
beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from
mocking and spitting. Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be
disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be
put to shame. He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against
me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me! It is the
Sovereign LORD who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a
garment; the moths will eat them up.
Who
among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who
walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name
of the LORD and rely on their God.
Isaiah 50:4-10
The
people of
These
were words of dual comfort – both to the people in exile and to future
generations whose lives would be touched by the compassion of Jesus.
Jesus
left us an example of how to minister to people who have grown weary. Do you
know someone who needs a timely word of encouragement or the listening ear of a
concerned friend? A word of comfort to the weary can go a long away.
Compassion is needed to heal the hurts of others.
Our Daily Bread –