Greater Than Imagined
Scripture: Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him. (Isaiah 42:1)
MAIN POINT: God’s plan for His Servant was far greater than anyone could have imagined.
When Isaiah wrote these words centuries before Jesus’ birth, he described a Servant in whom God delights—One upon whom the Spirit would rest. At Jesus’ baptism, this prophecy was fulfilled. The heavens opened, the Spirit descended like a dove, and the Father declared His delight in His Son.
But even Isaiah could not have foreseen all this Servant would accomplish. He spoke of One who would open blind eyes and bring prisoners out of darkness (Isaiah 42:7). Yet the full picture—a Messiah crucified and raised from the dead, ascending to heaven and returning in glory—remained veiled.
John stood at the Jordan participating in prophecy he only partially understood. We stand on this side of the cross, seeing more clearly than John. Yet even we see only in part. God’s plans are always greater than we can imagine. His Servant, Jesus, is still at work—in us and through us.
Reflection: God’s purposes are always larger than our ability to comprehend them. How have you seen God work in ways you never expected? Where might God be doing something bigger than you realize right now?
PRAYER: Lord God, Your plans stretch further than I can see. Open my eyes to glimpse Your work in my life and in this world. Help me to trust that Your Servant, Jesus, is accomplishing more than I could ever imagine. In His name. Amen.
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