What is the meaning of Isaiah 42:4? He will not grow weak “He will not grow weak” (Isaiah 42:4) pictures the Messiah’s unwavering stamina. • The Servant’s strength comes from His divine nature, so fatigue never halts His mission (Isaiah 40:28-31; John 4:34). • Even in Gethsemane He presses on, strengthened rather than stopped (Luke 22:43-44). • Because “He always lives to intercede” (Hebrews 7:25), believers can rely on a Savior who is perpetually active on their behalf. Living application: when our energy fails, we look to the One who never tires and receive fresh endurance (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). or discouraged “He will not grow…discouraged” shows that emotional weariness cannot derail Him. • Unlike fragile humanity, He never loses heart (Hebrews 12:2-3). • Earlier, Isaiah declared, “A bruised reed He will not break” (Isaiah 42:3); if He cares so patiently for others, He certainly does not succumb to inner despair Himself. • During earthly opposition—from Nazareth’s rejection (Luke 4:28-30) to the cross—He remains resolute. For us, that means the Lord who comforts the faint also models unshakable courage we can imitate (Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7). before He has established justice on the earth The phrase promises a completed global mission: He keeps working “before He has established justice on the earth.” • Justice here is moral order, righteousness, and right judgment (Isaiah 11:3-5; 9:7). • In His first coming He inaugurated it—healing, freeing, restoring (Luke 4:18-19; Matthew 12:18). • In His return He will perfect it, judging wickedness and ruling righteously (Acts 17:31; Revelation 19:11-16). • No obstacle, demonic or human, can prevent that finish line (Psalm 2:1-9; 1 Corinthians 15:25). Therefore believers labor for justice with confidence, knowing Christ’s victory is certain. In His law the islands will put their hope The closing promise widens the lens beyond Israel: “In His law the islands will put their hope.” • “Islands” speaks of distant coastlands—every Gentile nation (Isaiah 60:9). • Christ’s “law” is His teaching, gospel, and righteous order (Matthew 28:19-20). • Matthew quotes this very line: “In His name the Gentiles will hope” (Matthew 12:21). • The early church saw its fulfillment as the message reached Cyprus, Crete, Malta, and on to Rome (Acts 13:47; 28:28). • Today the same hope draws people from the ends of the earth, fulfilling God’s ancient promise to bless all families through Abraham’s Seed (Genesis 12:3; Romans 15:12). Our response: cherish, proclaim, and live the gospel that brings true hope to every shore. summary Isaiah 42:4 assures us that the Messiah will never tire, never lose heart, and never quit until He completes His worldwide mission of justice. His unwavering strength guarantees the establishment of righteousness, and His life-giving law offers sure hope to even the most distant peoples. Trust Him, lean on His endurance, work for His justice, and share His hope to the ends of the earth. |
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