reeds taken may 12, 2005

a bent reed may 2005

dandelions in seed taken may 2005

July 16, 2005

A bruised reed Mt 12:14-21

The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.

When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet:

Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.

A bruised reed he will not break...the gentleness of the Lord if fulfilled in the acts of Jesus. He healed all who came to him. To heal crowds of people while being pursued to be put to death, of course meant that he put his own life aside to help others. Isaiah fortold the ministry of Jesus. I have a special love of all of the stories in the ministry of Jesus that tell of his healing miracles. He has put aside his life, his safety to give to others. I will pray for patience and selflessness today and that I may be an instrument of God's healing powers.