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.(Isaiah 50:7)
The prophet lets the people know that his only real help is the Lord. Though things look bleak for the nation and for Isaiah, he realizeds that one day, he will be honored by God.
Things may be at their lowest for us . . . as individuals, as a family, even as a nation, yet we can look to God for assurance that one day it will all work out! One day God will say "Well done". (Matthew 25:21-23)
Setting his face like flint implies that the prophet will be determined to face his opposition without fear . . . even knowing the opposition poses a real threat and they are an imposing foe. In fact, this is fulfilled in Jesus (Luke 9:51) when He begins His journey back to Jerusale (by way of Samaria) to be handed over for His ultimate sacrifice.
Are we set like flint and determined to follow God's plans for us . . . despite the costs?
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