“This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles” (Matthew 12:17-18).
Jesus, in fulfilment of prophecy, came to make things right for all those who turn to Him. We humans get together and the next thing you know, our group is our special group and we want people to conform to our image. Jesus died for the whole world. We all have our expectations but Jesus brings us reality. Will it be your will or the Lord’s will that is done. The Lord will accomplish salvation for all who believe and endure to the end.
Lord, You know how I have my ideas of things. I want You to love me just as I am. I want You to favor the people I hang out with. I want. This seems to be the attitude of the old Adam, but You created humanity, and You created us to be in relationship with You. Lead me away from myself to realize that You give, and will bring, justice to all people. Guide me into the life You created me to live.
Lord Jesus, I need not tell you anything about this world that is filled with injustice. Your justice is not to make one group superior to another. You have come to establish Your kingdom. You are and must be the king of my life. Help me to get over myself, in fact, to die to myself so that You may take Your rightful place as my Lord. Help me through my struggle to die to sin, death, and the devil today. Amen.
