Jesus love incarnate did what love does: suffers for others and pours out His entire life sacrifices all without reservation or condition for the good of another, indeed for the good every other, so that they might have life. The Servant's And now it appears, hes showing up on the scene after the exile. sieht er wird er satt ? ZAW 84 (1972):356-358. The penitent would reflect on the suffering Servant and eventually come to realize God was at work. Weaknesses Job fell victim to his culture and thought his suffering must have a traceable cause. Verse 4 makes this clear, and verses 5 and 6 amplify it. The first three verses give us an overview of the section: through the humiliation of suffering the Servant of the LORD will be exalted. He endures them, not for his own sake, but for some practical end of which he is aware and to which they will bring him. 10 Characteristics of Servant Leadership - Business Leadership Today Lindsey, F. D. Isaiahs Songs of the Servant. (Isa 54:4-5), Instead of your shame you will receive a doubleportion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. These words illustrate vividly a habit we all share, the habit of letting the eye cheat the conscience, of letting the sight of suffering blind us to the meaning. 5). All of this evidence should have an effect on Gods covenant people. Allen, L. C. Isaiah 53:2 Again. VT 21 (1971):490. He will receive a threefold blessing of being raised and lifted up and highly exalted (52:13). But thats not what happened, and chapter 48 is wholly dedicated to making this point. it found out me! We allow suffering in others or ourselves to blind us to the fact of the reasons and purposes for sufferings. Only by a sovereign work could this kingdom be established (52:36, 10). God will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.. Catholic Exchange is a project of Sophia Institute Press.