THE Reason for Hope

 

¹⁴ But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

Matthew 12: 14-21

God’s Chosen Servant

¹⁵ Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. ¹⁶ He warned them not to tell others about him. ¹⁷ This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

¹⁸ “Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
    the one I love, in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
    and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
¹⁹ He will not quarrel or cry out;
    no one will hear his voice in the streets.
²⁰ A bruised reed he will not break,
    and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out,
till he has brought justice through to victory.
²¹     In his name the nations will put their hope.”

The  "News" we hear or read is more often than not filled with disasters, shootings, crimes, dishonesty and little to boost one's soul.It's centuries since Jesus walked this earth but verse 21 continues to remind us that there is HOPE:  In Jesus there is hope; he cannot and will not fail us.  If we are upset or uneasy, it is because we lack the faith he is looking for.  May we continue to strive to put our hope in HIS name!

Bro. Rene