He Shall Not Fail

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. - Isaiah 42:1

    This prophecy is concerning the coming of the Messiah, the emphasis being upon the person and work of Christ. The Father speaks of him who is to come in highest regard and affection. The Lord Jesus Christ is seen in his incarnation glorifying his Father, and accomplishing everlasting salvation for his elect. God the Father upholds and delights in him, because of who he is and the perfect work which he performs. In great measure, his people behold him as the Father beholds him, and delights in him for the same reason as well.

    We uphold and delight in him, in our hearts, by faith. He is the singular object of our faith as we see his eternal power, Godhead, and perfect work in his sinless humanity. He alone is the object of our worship, the Redeemer of our souls, the delight of our hearts. His people behold him, as he is revealed in his glorious person and perfect work, as our substitute. He shall not fail his Father, nor did he fail his people. We dare not look, nor desire to look, to any one other than who God commands and invites us to behold—The Lord Jesus Christ!