“The least one shall become a clan, and the smallest one a mighty nation;I am the Lord; in its time I will hasten it.”Isaiah 60:22 (ESV)

All through the Bible, it is evident that God goes after the meek—the least, the smallest, the weakest, and the poorest—to display His glory.

Jesus Christ, the Lord of lords and King of kings, full of majesty and power, chose the lowest place to be born. There is something deeply significant about being unnoticed, humbled by life, and overlooked by others. God works powerfully in hidden places.

The least, the meek, and the weak mentioned in Scripture relied completely on God because they understood that victory, authority, and the possession of the land could never be attained by their own strength. Dependence on God was not an option—it was their lifeline.

Moses, a stutterer, was chosen by God to stand before Pharaoh on behalf of His people. David, unnoticed even by his own family, was chosen to display God’s strength. Gideon, from the smallest tribe, was chosen to fight and bring victory to Israel. God even chose a child, as young as seven years old, to be king.

At the same time, those who flexed their own strength, relied on their might, power, and wisdom, and failed to honor God fell terribly—face down, humiliated, and defeated.

This passage was spoken by the prophet Isaiah to the people of Israel during their exile in Babylon. They were the least, the remnant, with no visible sign of rebuilding or restoration. Yet the Lord encouraged them with a promise: He Himself would make them great and mighty. And just as He promised, He brought it to pass.

This word brings encouragement to anyone who feels least, weak, or meek—especially to those waiting and expecting a breakthrough. The Lord declares that He will make it happen.

God delights in displaying His power and might through those whose eyes are fixed on Him. When we rely completely on Him—for healing, for breakthrough, for miracles that seem impossible in our own sight—the Lord will hasten His work in His time.

The least will become mighty.

The smallest will become great.

The weak will say, “I am strong,”

and the poor will say, “I am rich,”

because of what the Lord has done.

This is the Lord’s doing, and it is going to be marvelous in our eyes.

Prayer

Lord, we thank You that You see the least and lift up the lowly.. For every heart waiting for a breakthrough, hasten Your promise in Your perfect time. Let Your glory be displayed through our surrender. In Jesus’ name, Amen.