Monday, April 2, 2012

Passion Week: Isaiah 42:1-7


“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen.
    He is my chosen one, who pleases me.
I have put my Spirit upon him.
    He will bring justice to the nations.
He will not shout
    or raise his voice in public.
He will not crush the weakest reed
    or put out a flickering candle.
    He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.
He will not falter or lose heart
    until justice prevails throughout the earth.
    Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.[a]
God, the Lord, created the heavens and stretched them out.
    He created the earth and everything in it.
He gives breath to everyone,
    life to everyone who walks the earth.
And it is he who says,
“I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness.
    I will take you by the hand and guard you,
and I will give you to my people, Israel,
    as a symbol of my covenant with them.
And you will be a light to guide the nations.
    You will open the eyes of the blind.
You will free the captives from prison,
    releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.

Personal Reflection
The word justice came to mind.  What is justice?  Where do we get justice?  Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.  We get justice from you alone as you said you will bring justice throughout the earth.  

Why does injustice happen all over the world?  Why do those who love you and put their faith in you suffers?  Why do many who called themselves followers of you (myself included) ignore the fact that you are a God of justice.  

You did the greatest work of all, which is the forgiveness of sins through dying on the cross.  You are alive and at work today and you continue to open the eyes of the blind, free the captives from prison, and releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.  

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