5-13-07 Isaiah 42:6

Isaiah 42: 6 (BBE)
I the Lord have made you the vessel of my purpose, I have taken you by the hand, and kept you safe, and I have given you to be an agreement to the people, and a light to the nations:

Isaiah 42: 6 (NIVUS)
I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,

The Lord Jehovah, the Lord Adonai, has had an encounter with you. He has called your name and invited you; He has commissioned, appointed and endowed you in righteousness for His purpose and you now enjoy His salvation.

He holds your hand; He makes you strong, sustains, and supports you. He guards you and watches over you. He has made you a gift; you are consecrated and dedicated to show the covenant, His treaty of friendship, that He has established between God and man. You were created, shaped and formed for this trust.

He has made you a light, shining and illuminated, for those who are held in darkness. You will bring enlightenment to the nations, Hebrew and Gentile!

"So let your shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven!"