God wants to direct our gaze to... - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
Isaiah 42:1

God wants to direct our gaze to the Lord Jesus Christ, who lived and worked here as His servant. The statement in today’s verse perfectly applies to the Lord Jesus and was fulfilled in His life. When we read the Gospel of Mark, we recognise His excellence as God’s servant.

The Lord tirelessly served God and people. With the word “immediately”, which Mark often uses, it is emphasised how persistently this servant of God served. As soon as He completed one task, He moved on to the next. He redeemed the time and was always approachable by people.

Yet the Lord Jesus was not guided or even pressured by the many needs around Him. He was the dependent servant who only did what God wanted from Him. Therefore, He sought out a desolate place in the morning to pray (Mark 1:35). Then He followed the path that God had shown Him. No one could deter Him from it.

The Lord was always ready to serve and help. Among people, He assumed the position of a humble servant. He told His disciples, “And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.” Then He set Himself as an example:

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:44–45).

“And the whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many.” (Mark 1:33-34)

Today’s reading: Judges 2:6-23 · 2 Corinthians 2:1-17