BEHOLD, I HAVE GIVEN HIM FOR A LEADER TO THE PEOPLE.

 

July 13

 

Isaiah 55:4   

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the

people, a leader and commander to the people. 

This was in consideration of our ignorance.

 
We know not the way of our heavenly Father‘s house, but Jesus is sent to lead the blind by a way which they knew not.
 
On account of the difficulties of the way, they are many and great, but Jesus comes as our Leader, saying, “I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry and will deliver you.“

It manifests our heavenly Father’s concerned for our safety, comfort and confidence.

He sent His only Son, because He could trust us in His hands; He being infinitely wise, gracious, forbearing, and powerful.
 
 He came to lead us from the world to the church,
from the law to the gospel,
from sin to holiness,
from wrath to love.

He leads all His people to the throne of mercy, the house of prayer, the pastures of Jehovah’s love, and the mansions of endless glory.
 
He leads us against Satan, and we overcome; against lust, and we conquer.
 
He leads us in the way He went Himself; in the footsteps of His flock; as we are able to bear; so as to cross and crucify the old man, and revive and strengthen the new.

Lead me in truth and teach me, for thou art my God.

Lead me on, Almighty victor,

Scatter every hostile band;

Be my guide and my protector,

 Till on Canaan’s shores I stand;

Shouts of victory

Then shall fill the promised land.

 

James Smith