Saturday, 21st of July 2018

Matthew 12:14-21

The Pharisees went out and made plans to get rid of Jesus. As Jesus was aware of the plot, He went away from that place. Many people followed him and He cured all who were sick. Then He gave them strict orders not to make him known. In this way Isaiah's prophecy was fulfilled: «Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, and with whom I am pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him and He will announce my judgment to the nations. He will not argue or shout, nor will his voice be heard in the streets. The bruised reed He will not crush, nor snuff out the smoldering wick. He will persist until justice is made victorious and in him all the nations will put their hope».

Source: http://evangeli.net/gospel/day/2018-07-21

Analysis

This passage is quite interesting, that the actual significance is within the reference towards Isaiah's prophecy, and not the main passage itself. The passage that is not part of Isaiah's prophecy only talks about Jesus avoiding the Pharisees, curing people, and telling them not to tell of His identity. Meanwhile, the prophecy states that Jesus is God's servant that has been chosen, the one who is loved, and the one which God is pleased with. The spirit of God shall be put into Jesus and He will announce the judgement to the world. Jesus will not argue, shout, and His voice will not be heard in the streets. He shall not crush the bruised reed, or snuff out the smoldering wick until justice is made victorious, and all nations will hope in Him.

The first part of the prophecy describes Jesus' relationship with God, but it is the second part that truly attracts my attention. The meaning of that part implies of Jesus being rejected, ignored and unheard by many people. This is the reality of Christ, which persists until now. The last part is also quite interesting for me, as it speaks of Jesus not destroying things that are technically better off dead, before the law is set in stone. What does this means? In my opinion, it most likely means how until the law of the truth is declared as the only law, nothing shall be judged by Christ. I believe that is all I have to say, have a nice day and see you later.