The suffering Servant’s assurance of his vindication (Isaiah 50:8–9) foreshadows Christ’s similar confidence. In his earthly ministry Christ knew that glorification would follow his humiliation (Matthew 16:21). He saw the final and full unveiling of his glory as happening at the end, when he returns with his angels in the glory of his Father (Matthew 16:27; see also Revelation 1:7). So he saw that his sufferings from obedience were temporary, and so in anticipation of being taken up
he resolutely went to Jerusalem (again Luke 9:51), avoiding no form of suffering that he was called to endure. He knew he would be vindicated (1 Timothy 3:16). He walked, therefore, in the darkness of suffering, affliction, and oppression (Isaiah 50:10), trusting in the name of the Lord and relying upon his God.
8 He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.