Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me"
Text: Isaiah 61:1
A MESSIANIC PROPHECY
The LORD revealed a little more about the work of the Messiah. This was a significant revelation concerning the Messiah’s ministry.
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me,
Because the LORD has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”
Isaiah 61:1
1. The Anointing of the Messiah.
a) All true servants of God must receive an anointing from the Holy Spirit.
i) He is called “The Spirit of the Lord God”.
ii) This sets apart (consecration) the servant of God.
b) The Lord Jesus received His anointing at His baptism.
i) The heavens opened up.
ii) God declared the Lord Jesus as His beloved Son.
iii) The Holy Spirit came upon Him as a dove.
c) The Messiah
i) He would be fully aware of His anointing.
ii) He would be full of the power of the Spirit of God for His life and ministry.
2. The Ministry of the Messiah described:
a) To preach:
Good tidings would be proclaimed to the poor.
b) To heal:
Those whose hearts are broken (wounded).
c) To proclaim liberty:
i) To all shackled by sin.
ii) To all imprisoned by fear.
iii) To all who are bound by false teachings.
d) The imagery of being imprisoned was used aptly.
i) So many were chained and bound.
ii) The Messiah would come to set people free with His word (John 8:32).