Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. (Isaiah 50:7)
The next time you go by a business with a “Help Wanted” sign out front, let it remind you of today’s word of encouragement . . . NO HELP WANTED SIGN HERE!
These words from the prophet Isaiah are the prophetic words of our Messiah who would one day give His life as a ransom for many. In verse 6 we read, “I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.” And this is exactly what our Lord Jesus Christ did on our behalf. Jesus offered His back to the lash and by His stripes we are healed. The Roman officers pulled out His beard and spit in His face, all the time laughing and mocking Him. Yet, at no time did His confidence wane. He trusted in the will of His Father in heaven, and knew He would be victorious in the end.
Did you know that the help the Father gave to the Son, is the same help the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit give to you, not only daily, but moment by moment? Think about the last time you were in need of help. Did you not get the help you needed from your Father in heaven? Perhaps it was not the help you wanted, but make no mistake, it was absolutely the help you needed. God knows what is best for you and He never gives you less than what is best.
Remember, Jesus suffered and endured the pain and shame you shall never suffer and endure. He took your place on a cross and became sin who knew no sin. The Father poured out His wrath on His Son in your place, causing Him to cry out, “My God, My God, why has thou forsaken me?” You will never be put to shame. You will never be forsaken. You will never be abandoned. Jesus took all of that in your place and has promised to provide you with the help you need regardless of the cost or circumstance.
So, regardless of where this finds you today, God has promised to meet you in your deepest place of need. Set your face like flint and commit yourself fully to the plan and purpose God has given to your life knowing that what He has called you to do, He will help you get it done. With God on your side, does it really matter who or what comes up against you? With omnipotent aid at your beck and call, what obstacle is too great for you to overcome? Fear not! Doubt not! Go forth this day in the strength and security of your Savior and remember NO HELP WANTED SIGN HERE because JESUS IS ALL THE HELP YOU WILL EVER NEED!
This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!
Grace for the Race 