The Servant’s Obedience

(Matthew 27:27–31, Mark 15:16–20, Luke 22:63–65, John 19:1–15)

The Lord GOD has given Me

the tongue of discipleship,

vvv to sustain the weary with a word.

He awakens Me morning by morning;

He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

5 

The Lord GOD has opened My ears,

and I have not been rebellious,

nor have I turned back.

6 

I offered My back to those who struck Me,

and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard.

I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

7 

Because the Lord GOD helps Me,

I have not been disgraced;

therefore I have set My face like flint,

and I know that I will not be put to shame.

8 

The One who vindicates Me is near.

Who will dare to contend with Me?

Let us confront each other!

Who has a case against Me?

Let him approach Me!

9 

Surely the Lord GOD helps Me.

Who is there to condemn Me?

See, they will all wear out like a garment;

the moths will devour them.

10 

Who among you fears the LORD

[and] obeys the voice of His Servant?

Who among you walks in darkness

and has no light

Let him trust in the name of the LORD;

let him lean on his God.

11 

Behold, all you who kindle a fire,

who array yourselves with firebrands,

walk in the light of your fire

and of the firebrands you have lit!

This is what you will receive from My hand:

You will lie down in a place of torment. 51