MAY 6

MIGHTY TO SAVE

“ I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.” (Psalm 89:19)

While this is speaking of David, chosen out from among the people, to be that mighty one to rule over them, it surely pre-figures The Christ, and of Him it can be truly said, “I have laid help upon One that is mighty,” and He is sent to bring us into the very fullness of the life of God. “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” (Rom. 5:6).

“Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? This is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Wherefore art Thou red in Thine apparel, and Thy garments like him that treadeth in the wine fat? I have trodden the winepress alone…” (Isaiah 63:1-3).

Glorious in His apparel, He was “God manifest in the flesh.” Traveling in the greatness of His strength, “What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him.” (Matt. 8:27). But, why is He red in His apparel? This word “red” comes from the Hebrew word”adom “– from the root “adam,” and means rosy, to show blood in the face, ruddy. What was the apparel He put on? Was it not the form of a servant, to be found in fashion as a man, in the garments of Adam? Furthermore, this Adam-body became stained with blood, for His blood was shed. He poured out His life for us, and ”now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For He is our peace.” (Eph. 2:3-14).

“Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty.” (Ps. 24:8). He brought Israel “out of Egypt with a mighty hand.” (Deut. 6:21). And let it be said with absolute assurance that in this day also, “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save.” (Isa. 59:1), therefore He will be mighty to save even us, day by day to triumphantly overcome. PRAISE GOD!