Isaiah prophesied that the Christ would not break crushed reeds or quench smoking flax (1). True to the forecast, Jesus was the personification of compassion. Prostitutes, tax collectors, the mentally and physically ill, widows: they all found mercy in their encounters with the Lord. He even prayed forgiveness for those who were killing Him (2). Only the temple money changers felt the sting of His wrath (3). Other than that, Jesus Christ was gentle in this world as there was a greater one that He would rule over.
Unfortunately, many of us have missed this characteristic of the Lord. Threats and violence are commonly used by individuals, groups, and nations to impose their will on others. And where a physical attack does not happen, grudges and ill feelings are held against those whose ideas and ideals do not match our own. Sadly, gentleness in the heart and mind can be…
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