Inspiring morning!!!

My usual routine in the morning is to eat a bowl of cereal while coffee is brewing. Once coffee is done I poor a cup and crack open the bible and read until it is time to go to work. I came upon this passage in the bible. It really hit a chord in me. So I figured I'd share it with you all. This is from the book of Isaiah 50:4-11. I've been looking for strength in letting others know about the lord and this was there for encouragement in doing so.



The Lord’s Obedient Servant

4 The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know what to say to all these weary ones. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will. 5 The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me, and I have listened. I do not rebel or turn away. 6 I give my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pull out my beard. I do not hide from shame, for they mock me and spit in my face.7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be dismayed. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will triumph. 8 He who gives me justice is near. Who will dare to oppose me now? Where are my enemies? Let them appear! 9 See, the Sovereign Lord is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths!10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God. 11 But watch out, you who live in your own light and warm yourselves by your own fires. This is the reward you will receive from me: You will soon lie down in great torment.