A Word in Season

A Word in Season

Scripture:- The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. Isaiah 50:4

Observation:- In this chapter, we see the prophet Isaiah giving glory to God for giving him the tongue of the learned, which is the wisdom to think and speak wisely. And what is the reason this wisdom is given? It is so that he can speak a word in season to him that is weary. It is not given to puff up one’s ego, or to have one become proud and lord his knowledge and wisdom over others. Instead, it is given to help, and to help those in need. The “weary” gives us the picture of those who have been beset by a problem for sometime and have become tired and perhaps are on the verge of giving up hope.

Many have head knowledge and know the Scriptures well on a general basis, but few are so wise and discerning to know the particular word in season that is needed for a particular situation for a particular person. This special Word of discernment can come only from revelation from the Mighty God. This word is called Rhema, referring to that specific word of God needed for the moment in contrast to the Logos, which is the whole word of God in the Bible.

How did Isaiah receive this tongue of the learned, this wisdom? We are given a clue in the next part of the verse which gives us a picture of God wakening him up morning after morning, wakening him to hear as the wise. There was once a girl who said the Lord woke her up early every morning so she could talk to Him. There was indeed a beautiful two way relationship between God and Isaiah, and the more time Isaiah spent with God, the wiser he became, and the more able he was to help others. Many of us have difficulty waking up early in the morning and prefer to do our quiet time at night. However, there is something really special about meeting God in the wee hours of the morning when the day first breaks, and God’s new mercies are seen together with the first morning light.

Application:- If anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault but he who asks must believe and not doubt… writes James. Wisdom comes by seeking God, and the purpose of wisdom is to help others and be a blessing, not for our own selfish interests. We should try to make it a point to wake up early once or twice a week as a start to seek God. Sometimes if we wake up in the middle of the night, we can go to the window and look to God in Heaven, to pray and listen.

Prayer:- Father God in Heaven, all wisdom and power belongs to you. I humbly ask O Lord for Your wisdom to be poured out on me, that I may be a blessing and help to others. In Jesus name, Amen.