In what ways can we emulate the servant's wisdom in our daily lives? Setting the Scene “Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.” (Isaiah 52:13) The Hebrew verb behind “prosper” carries the sense of acting wisely—living with skill so that God’s purposes advance and the Servant is honored. Snapshots of the Servant’s Wisdom • Isaiah 11:2 — “The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding…” • Luke 2:52 — “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” • John 5:19; 30 — the Son does “nothing of Himself” but only what the Father shows Him. • Philippians 2:5-9 — humility then exaltation: the pattern of wise obedience. Ways to Walk in the Same Wisdom 1. Keep God’s Agenda First – Start decisions by asking, “How will this exalt Christ?” (Colossians 3:17). – Value faithfulness over immediate results; wisdom always looks beyond the moment. 2. Obey Promptly and Completely – The Servant never negotiated partial obedience (Hebrews 10:7). – Write down nudges from Scripture or the Spirit, then act on them before the day ends. 3. Cultivate Quiet Dependence – Rise early, as Jesus did (Mark 1:35), to listen before speaking or planning. – Insert micro-pauses through the day: breathe, pray, realign. 4. Embrace Humility as the Path to Honor – Treat every task—menial or public—as service to the King (Ephesians 6:7). – Defer credit; let promotion come from the Lord (Psalm 75:6-7). 5. Endure Hardship with Redemptive Vision – The cross preceded the Servant’s exaltation; our trials advance eternal good (2 Corinthians 4:17). – Thank God aloud for what He will produce through current pressures. Guardrails for Wise Decision-Making • Filter ideas through James 3:17: purity, peace, gentleness, mercy, good fruit, impartiality, sincerity. • Invite godly counsel (Proverbs 15:22). • Refuse any shortcut that contradicts clear Scripture, no matter how promising. Living Expectantly The Servant’s story assures us that wisdom ends in exaltation. Walk His path today—quiet, steady, obedient—and trust the Father to lift you up in His perfect time (1 Peter 5:6). |
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