Prosperous Savior

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Would you like to be more prosperous? When you think of being prosperous, what comes to mind? 

Most of us probably equate prosperity with material wealth. However, there is another kind of prosperity which Jesus demonstrated and Isaiah 52:13 points out. “Behold, My servant will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and greatly exalted” (Isaiah 52:13).

Isaiah says Jesus would be prosperous? Was He? In what way?

The word “prosper,” which is used in Isaiah 52:13, is translated from a word that means “successful.” Was Jesus successful? Yes. Although at times it appeared He was anything but successful or prospering, He was. He wonderfully fulfilled God’s will as no one else could have and secured our salvation for eternity in heaven. 

Jesus was successful because He was obedient to the will of God. His success story involved humility and suffering rather than wielding His power and authority. Jesus prospered, in fact, by making Himself nothing, by taking on the very nature of a servant, by becoming obedient to death on a cross. The result? God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name (Philippians 2:7-11). 

Yes, when you think of Jesus, think of Him prospering, succeeding on your behalf. 

Lord Jesus, PROSPEROUS ONE, I praise You. Thank You for successfully securing my salvation and a place with You for all eternity.

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