Daily Inspiration

“The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.” —Matthew 12:14-21

There is more strength in the quiet workings of the Christian than there is in loud boasting. Jesus was strong in Body, Mind, and Spirit, yet He did not waste that energy making a name for Himself. It is the truth of who He is that made Him known to the world.

Now He calls the faithful to follow in His footsteps, to do the quiet work. May the Holy Spirit come upon us, that we may proclaim the hope of the Gospel to the world, not with loud words, but through quiet works. Amen.

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