Isaiah 42 - Serving Without Applause

Send us a note!A lot of us say we want to serve God, but we quietly hope it comes with comfort, respect, and at least a little credit. This message flips that expectation on its head by asking a blunt question: what kind of “thanks” did slaves get? From there, we trace the shocking path Jesus chose, not as a celebrity Savior, but as the Servant of the Lord who was willing to be rejected, mistreated, and ultimately crucified out of love.We open Isaiah 42 and watch how God describes His Servant: upheld by the Father, filled with the Spirit, and sent not just for Israel but for the Gentiles and all nations. We also talk about what that means for us right now. The Holy Spirit is not optional if we want real discipleship. We may know God has saved us, but we still need His empowerment to deny ourselves, to serve when it costs something, and to keep going when we feel overlooked or worn down.Then we take on one of the most argued words in public life: justice. We dig into why biblical justice is grounded in truth, mercy, and the cross, not in pride or payback. If you feel like a bruised reed or a smoking wick, Isaiah’s promise is personal: Jesus does not break what is bent, and He does not snuff out what is barely burning. He restores, He persists, and He sends us to carry His light into a dark world.Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review that helps others find the podcast. What would change in your life if you stopped serving for applause and started serving for Jesus?What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. The 20th anniversary of Facing the Giants, Monday September 14 - 6:30PM at the Smoky Mountain Cinema in Waynesville.Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.