"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations." (Isaiah 42:1 / Matthew 12:18) Is there a more awesome verse in the Bible than this? There is more, and it's not easy to understand. ..
"He will not cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on the earth. In his law the islands will put their hope / In his name the nations will hope." (Isaiah 42:2-4 / Matthew 12:19-21)
We will continue to explore these ideas, especially "justice." I encourage you to meditate on the meaning of this passage in light of the ministry of Jesus. What is "a bruised reed?"
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