We move on from Isaiah 40 to understand that in all these four areas Jesus Christ is also incomparable. Indeed the lesson before us is that God is incomparable and his incomparability is demonstrated in the person and life of Jesus. The very incomparability that is part of the person of God as seen in Isaiah 40:1-26 is also part of the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is incomparable. He is divine.

Jesus is incomparable because he is the creator of all things. The New Testament writers attribute creation to Jesus (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2). Creation is not attributed to anyone else. It was never attributed to Mohammed, Buddha or Confucius. It is uniquely attributed to Jesus.

All things were made by him and without him there was nothing made that was made. God has spoken in these last days by his Son Jesus through whom he made the worlds. Jesus is the image of the invisible God and all things were made by him and for him.

The New Testament clearly teaches Jesus is creator. He is therefore incomparable. No one else claims to be creator. Jesus and Jesus alone has created all things. He is incomparable in this regard.

Jesus is incomparable because he is independent of humanity. By this is meant he is self existing. He does not need us. We cannot give him counsel or advice. With whom did he take counsel, and who instructed him? The answer is no one.

His independence of humanity is seen in a number of incidents in his life. On one occasion his temperamental disciples wanted him to call fire from heaven to destroy the Samaritans, that is, they sought to give advice to Jesus as to how things should be done (Luke 9:54). Jesus rebuked them. On another occasion a disciple drew his sword and cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant (Math.26:51,52). Jesus told him to put away his sword. No one gives counsel to Jesus as to what to do.

Perhaps the most telling example of Jesus’s independence was seen when he died. He himself decided when to die. He yielded his spirit to the Father when he was ready (Math.27:50). Those who crucified the Son of God seemed to have his life in their hands but ultimately it was Jesus, not the Roman soldiers, the high priests, or anyone else who decided the moment of death. In death Jesus was Lord. He is independent of humans.

Jesus is incomparable because he rules the nations. In Matthew 25:31-34 Jesus taught that one day the nations will be gathered before the Son of Man and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. The Son of Man will judge the nations.

Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. He rules over the nations. We are not to fear the mighty nations of this world. They are in the hands of Jesus and he will deal with them in his way. Just as the Hebrews could take comfort from God’s rule over nations so we also can take comfort that Jesus rules the nations.

Christ’s rule over the nations is one aspect of his exaltation. The Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 29, in answering wherein consists Christ’s exaltation teaches that Christ’s exaltation consists, among other things, in his coming to judge the world at the last day. Jesus rules the nations and shall finally judge them.

Jesus is incomparable because he is superior to idols. An instance of this is found in the testimony of the Thessalonians. They turned from idols to serve the living and true God (1 Thess. 1:9). Who but Jesus can deliver a person from idolatry? He is incomparable.

There are evil spirits behind idols and idolatry. That Jesus cast out demons when he was on earth indicates his superiority over not only idols but the very demonic forces that rule over idols.

In the light of the incomparability of Jesus what must you do? First, you must receive him as your Lord and Saviour. Settle it in your minds today that Jesus is incomparable. Children, when you become students you will hear many opinions denying the uniqueness of Jesus. Settle it once and for all that Jesus is incomparable and that he is the Saviour. Believe in the Bible and not the false ideas of people.

Secondly, serve Jesus all the days of your lives. A life of service is fulfilling and rewarding. There is no life quite like it. Serve Jesus. He will not forsake you. You will not be disappointed.

- Summary of Sermon by Pastor David Yan