Following our Lord’s example

The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word.

He awakens me each morning; he awakens my ear to listen like those being instructed. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I did not turn back. (Isaiah 50:4-5)

In a lot of ways, Jesus fulfilled the words found in verses 4-7. (Mark 1:35-38; Luke 9:51; John 12:23-33; Matthew 26:67; John 19:1-3)

But it is his example in verses 4-5 that I especially want to follow this year and every year.

I want to have the tongue of a disciple of Christ, able to sustain the weary with a word.

But if I’m going to do that, I need to have the ears of a disciple of Christ, listening to my Lord, giving him my time each morning.

More importantly, I need the heart of a disciple of Christ, submitting to him as my Lord moment to moment, day to day,

Father, give me the ears of a disciple of Christ, listening to your voice. Give me the tongue of a disciple of Christ, giving the weary your words of life. Give me the heart of a disciple of Christ, submitting to Jesus as Lord, moment to moment, day to day.

Jesus, I want to be like you. Amen.