For the Lord God helps Me, Therefore, I have not been ashamed or humiliated. Therefore, I have made My face like flint, And I know that I shall not be put to shame.
Isaiah 50:7 AMP
According to some theologiansIsaiah 50:4–11 is considered one of four “Servant Songs” in Isaiah where the prophet Isaiah references the suffering of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Since I am not a theologian but I am a servant of the Lord, I see myself in this passage of scripture along with my savior. God has a plan for each of his children (Jeremiah 29:11-13). My mission is my created purpose. To fulfill my mission requires that I find my focus and set my face like flint.
According to Smith’s Bible Dictionary, flint was a “well-known stone, a variety of quartz. It is extremely hard, and strikes fire. It was very abundant in and about Palestine.” For my face to be set like flint means that my drawing back is not an option. If I am to fulfill my mission, I have to “set my face like flint.” I must be as firm as a horses hoofs (Isaiah 5:28) willing to face what seems impossible (Deuteronomy 8:15; Psalm 114:80).
I want to strike fire and blaze a trail that others might follow. This requires absolute obedience such as Hesus modeled. I have learned that partial obedience is not obedience at all. What hope would we have if Jesus only did a portion of His mission? Even if you are not a believer, I am sure you see the folly in not finishing as assignment. It is one thing to fail, another to quit, and worse yet never to start.
God puts destiny in our hearts. According to Ephesians 1:11:
Through our union with Christ we too have been claimed by God as his own inheritance. Before we were even born, he gave us our destiny; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in his heart (TPT).
He never intended for us to do it alone but instead we are to walk in union with Christ. We see now that the Suffering Servant came to free us so that we could be empowered by His presence. Find your focus. You may face obstacles that seem overwhelming but when you stay focused you will not be put to shame. God always wins.