The Constancy and Tenderness of Christ
Isaiah 42:4
He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.


I. THE OBSTACLES WHICH JESUS CHRIST MEETS IN HIS WORK OF KINDNESS TO MAN.

1. We may advert to these obstacles as they are general, as they attach to man under all circumstances.

2. But let us advert to the obstacles which any single human being presents to Christ when He comes forth in the power of His grace to seek and to save! Let any man look into his own heart, let him advert(1) To the nature and bent of his inclinations.

(2) To his indisposedness to receive instruction.

(3) To the use which he makes of that instruction when received; and he will be at no loss to discover the difficulties which lie in the path of his Deliverer.

II. THE PATIENCE WITH WHICH HE ENCOUNTERS THOSE OBSTACLES.

III. THE VICTORY OVER THEM WITH WHICH HIS EFFORTS WILL ULTIMATELY BE CROWNED.

(G. T. Noel, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

WEB: He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth, and the islands will wait for his law."




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