Light to the Nations (July 11)
The book of Isaiah has been
likened to the miniature Bible,
its 66 chapters paralleling the
66 books of the Bible. Beginning
Isaiah 40, the final 27 chapters of
Isaiah, like the 27 books of the
New Testament, proclaim a message
of comfort and hope. The Messiah
is coming to be the Saviour of sinful
people. Therefore, Comfort ye my
people, says your God (Isaiah 40:1).
All Praise be to My Servant
whom I uphold. I have put
My Spirit upon Him; He will
bring forth justice… I am the Lord,
I have called You in righteousness,
I will also hold You by the hand
and watch over You, And I’ll appoint
You as a covenant to the people,
as a light to the nations (Isa 42:1,6)
To open blind eyes, to bring
out prisoners from the prison,
those who sit in darkness…
Behold the former things have
come to pass, and new things
I declare (Isaiah 42:7-9).
I will make darkness light…
and crooked places straight.
These things I will do for them,
and not forsake them (v16).
Lord, You are a light to the 
nations and You are a covenant
to the people. In Your righteousness
we find our salvation. Thank You
Lord for opening up Your goodness
and grace to all who trust in You.
Thank You for redeeming us
and drawing us into Your light,
for in Your righteousness
we will find our own. Amen.
Lord, may people from all
tongues lift up Your name and 
seek Your face for salvation.
Send Your kingdom servants
to proclaim the message of the
covenantal love Jesus died to
provide for those who trust in Him.
Raise up a generation to proclaim
that You are the light of the nations.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen!
Lord, guide & direct us on the path
of life. Turn the darkness into
light and make the rough places
smooth; for we have Your word.
And we know Lord that You
will never leave nor forsake us.
Send us to those who do not yet
know about You. And Show us how
to take Your name to those in need
& give the light of Your hope. Amen