Day 9 - 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting 2026
Day 9: A Word in Season
"The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to hear as the learned." — Isaiah 50:4
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
Reflection
Long before Jesus walked the earth, the prophet Isaiah captured a sacred dialogue between the Father and the Son. Isaiah 50:4 reveals the Messiah not as a distant ruler, but as a Suffering Servant who possesses "the tongue of the learned." His wisdom, however, isn’t used for academic debate or displays of power; it is precision-engineered for the exhausted.
God gives the Messiah a "word in season" specifically for those who are weary. A word in season is timely—it arrives exactly when your strength has failed, not a moment too late. This prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.
In Matthew 11, we hear that "learned tongue" in action. Jesus looks at a crowd burdened by religious legalism and the weight of daily survival and offers the ultimate "word in season": Rest.
Notice the discipline of the Servant in Isaiah: “He awakens Me morning by morning.” Jesus lived in constant, rhythmic submission to the Father so that He could offer us a "yoke" that is easy and a "burden" that is light. He doesn't just give us advice; He gives us Himself. He is the Word made flesh, the seasonal answer to our perennial exhaustion.
Application
Prayer
Lord God, thank You for sending the Messiah to be a Servant to the weary. Jesus, I confess that I am heavy laden. I thank You that You have been given the tongue of the learned just to speak to my heart. I trade my heavy burdens for Your easy yoke today. Give me the rest for my soul that only You can provide. Amen.
"The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to hear as the learned." — Isaiah 50:4
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
Reflection
Long before Jesus walked the earth, the prophet Isaiah captured a sacred dialogue between the Father and the Son. Isaiah 50:4 reveals the Messiah not as a distant ruler, but as a Suffering Servant who possesses "the tongue of the learned." His wisdom, however, isn’t used for academic debate or displays of power; it is precision-engineered for the exhausted.
God gives the Messiah a "word in season" specifically for those who are weary. A word in season is timely—it arrives exactly when your strength has failed, not a moment too late. This prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.
In Matthew 11, we hear that "learned tongue" in action. Jesus looks at a crowd burdened by religious legalism and the weight of daily survival and offers the ultimate "word in season": Rest.
Notice the discipline of the Servant in Isaiah: “He awakens Me morning by morning.” Jesus lived in constant, rhythmic submission to the Father so that He could offer us a "yoke" that is easy and a "burden" that is light. He doesn't just give us advice; He gives us Himself. He is the Word made flesh, the seasonal answer to our perennial exhaustion.
Application
- Listen for the "Morning by Morning" Voice: If you are weary, realize that the Savior has been "awakened" on your behalf. He has spent time with the Father specifically to have a word ready for your current situation.
- Trade Your Yoke: Weariness often comes from carrying "yokes" that weren't meant for us—perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-sufficiency. Today, consciously "take His yoke" by admitting your inability to carry the load alone.
- Receive the Season: You may be in a season of heavy labor, but Christ has a "word in season" for you. Ask Him today: "Lord, what is the word You have for my weariness right now?"
Prayer
Lord God, thank You for sending the Messiah to be a Servant to the weary. Jesus, I confess that I am heavy laden. I thank You that You have been given the tongue of the learned just to speak to my heart. I trade my heavy burdens for Your easy yoke today. Give me the rest for my soul that only You can provide. Amen.
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As stated a previously, it's important to know God's voice. We can hear and see that he is moving. Lord, guide us every moment to trusted resources.