When opposed by the Pharisees, Jesus continued healing people, and kept before him the description of the Suffering Servant so aptly and beautifully described by Isaiah the prophet. (Is 42: 1-4). The Suffering Servant gladly "takes it on the chin", gently plowing forward with love, healing, and instruction for ALL. A reading and reflection on this passage will give us a word picture of Jesus and insight into the behavior which can be ours. We are often so quick to complain when things don't go our way, or when people won't accept our attempts to help them grow spiritually, but the suffering servant keeps on chipping away and reaching out endlessly. Not easy to do, for sure, but the reward is great. May we pray for patience, perseverance and the trust that the efforts we make will not be in vain.
Bro. Rene
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