We have now entered
Holy Week. Let us take a few minutes to reflect on the words of Isaiah the
prophet. Can we, too, refuse to rebel against God when our cross is upon us?
When we are attacked by those who do not want us to do the will of God, can we
give them our backs, stare boldly ahead and know that God will always be by our
sides?
Isaiah 50:4-10
The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,
to know the word that
sustains the weary.
He wakens me morning by
morning,
wakens my ear to listen
like one being instructed.
The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears;
I have not been
rebellious,
I have not turned away.
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.
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.
He who vindicates me is
near.
Who then will bring
charges against me?
Let us face each other!
Who is my accuser?
Let him confront me!
It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me.
Who will condemn me?
They will all wear out
like a garment;
the moths will eat them
up.
Who among you fears the Lord
and obeys the word of his
servant?
Let the one who walks in
the dark,
who has no light,
trust in the name of the Lord
and rely on their God.
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