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Isaiah 49:5 · KJV

"And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
4Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God.
5And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
7Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive your purpose in life?

2

What does it mean for you to be called a servant of God?

3

When have you felt God's strength in your life?

Life Application

identity

Embrace your identity as a servant of God, seeking to fulfill His purpose in your life.

service

Look for opportunities to serve others, reflecting God's love and strength.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse speaks of God's servant, which is a direct reference to Jesus as the ultimate servant who brings salvation.

See also: Luke 2:32

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