Isaiah 49:3 He said to me, "You are My Servant, Israel, In Whom I will show My glory."
"At length, in the conclusion of the verse he shews . . . for what purpose, they who preach the Gospel are called by God; namely, that they may zealously display His glory, and may likewise promote it among others, which Christ also teaches us in the Gospel, "Father, glorify Thy Son, that Thy Son may glorify Thee." (John 17:1.) This is a very high honor conferred on poor, feeble men, when the Lord appoints them, though corrupt and depraved, to promote his glory; and therefore we ought to be the more encouraged to render to Him our service and obedience. Yet God intends to express something more, that, notwithstanding the efforts of Satan and all wicked men, the power of God will be victorious, so that Christ shall triumph gloriously, and the majesty of God shall shine forth in His Gospel."
John Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah 49:3
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