Bible Verse of The Day – 9-18-23

Isaiah 53:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him.

God clearly knows how to expose the hearts of people.

In this ancient prophecy, Isaiah predicted that the coming Messiah would have “no form or comeliness” and He would possess no “beauty that we should desire Him”.

First, let’s clarify what that means.

Having no “form” implies that He would have no “stately form”; nothing royal, no kingly pomp.

Lacking “comeliness” implies that He would arrive without great splendor or fanfare that was easily noticed or beheld. His birth and arrival would not be noticed by those who failed to discern the spiritual seasons and events of that time.

It is important to note that His birth was clearly announced by the shining of the bright star leading people to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-2). But few noticed it.

The end of verse 2 states that there is “no beauty that we should desire Him”.

Jesus did not adorn Himself in majestic robes, fancy jewels, or expensive clothing. Nothing about His physical appearance would draw people to Him or cause them to desire (honor or worship) Him.

His true identity would be seen only by those with spiritual discernment that allowed them to see. Even then, it would require great courage to hold onto that conviction as pressure mounted from the religious leaders to disregard Him and label Him as a false prophet and a blasphemer.

In the end, He changed the hearts of many who heard Him and saw Him move in ways that only God in the flesh could have done.

But I often ponder this question; if I had lived in those days, would I have recognized Him, the Redeemer, Immanuel, God with us?

Or would I have been among the crowd of people who rejected Him based on peer pressure and false accusations, shouting “crucify Him”?

I thank God that I have found Him, and I know Him through the blood of Christ who offered me salvation, and for the leading of His Spirit, who showed me truth that has set me free.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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