This section of the prophet Isaiah is the fourth of five "Servant Songs." This song focuses on the arm of the Lord, which is not always self-evident. As with most people, the prophet and his nation have looked in the wrong place to see Yahweh's glorious power displayed in the salva-tion and deliverance of His people. The prophet acknowledges this: "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way" (53:6). This section draws our attention to the Servant who is Yahweh's will in action. He is the Lord's mighty warrior, victorious in battle, but not always in the way expected. He is slain, suffering and dying, but then rising again (53:10) to redeem and reconcile the people of God with their covenant Lord. This song explains to us what is not self-evident. We are astonished that God's will is done when His Servant is despised and rejected by His own nation. We are astonished that the victory won by the Warrior King appears to be defeat. We are further astonished that by this means the many are made righteous. There is an apparent disparity between what Yahweh promised through His glorious mighty arm and the appearance of the Servant, bruised and crushed in order for the will of God to succeed. "Behold, my servant shall act wisely" (52:13a).
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