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 until he brings justice to victory, and in him,
all the nations will put their hope.
REFLECTION:
Politics is rarely won by a kiss but more by a gnash of teeth.
As if it is really impossible to seek public office without attacking someone or provoking an opponent.
Politics produce governments that divide rather than unite. When the Pharisees plotted to destroy Jesus,
he distanced from them instead of attacking them in return. He considered them, not as enemies,
but among those desperate for God’s attention. During His last hours, when He was mocked and condemned by His fellow Jews,
Jesus chose to excuse them: “Lord, they do not know what they are doing.”
He looked at all their faces and saw misery more than anger. It is like parents facing an angry rebellious child.
They see in the child’s eyes the longing to be hugged than to be condemned. This elaborates how God wants to win his people,
not by duress but by caress.
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