https://odb.org/2024/09/18/gods-patient-love
I took a short break to chill and rejuvenate over the Malaysia Day weekend as we had a rare 4-day bank holiday (as they say in the UK), which ended today. Many actually took leave for the rest of the week, and thus, with just 3 days of annual leave, one can get a 9-day stretch to travel a bit.
The phrase that touched me this morning is that He will not break the bruised reed, and neither will He snuff out the smouldering wick. You may find this in Isaiah 42:3 – the passage that speaks of Jesus as the Messiah bringing justice on earth in His own gentle way. In Isaiah 42:1-7, you will see the mission of Christ and the nation of Israel culminating in the body of Christ as the spiritual Israel bringing justice to the world in fulfilment of the Abrahamic Covenant.
The point is that if we are down and out, even due to our own indiscretions, having succumbed to our weaknesses and the temptations that came our way, God will not kill our spirit and condemn us to a life of continued sin and spiritual misery. Instead, if we are willing, He will raise us up again and heal our heart and spirit. He will not break the bruised reed or snuff out the smouldering wick. He is a God of justice and righteousness, but He is not a cruel God. He is not the one who revels in the sufferings of His people. If we repent and turn back to Him, He will nurse us back to good health and spiritual vigour, to be mighty men and women of God again like we were before!
Just remember, as we go through this week, that Jesus is gentle, humble, and patient. Remember Matthew 11:29 ESV:
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
If we are down in the spirit or have backslided in the Lord, don’t lose hope for our spiritual life or lose sight of our salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. He urges us today to turn back to our Heavenly Father God and to get back quickly on to the narrow path. Let’s run the race again! If we are weak, let’s just walk as Jesus tends to us for us to recuperate in our spirit. Don’t be gullible again, and don’t allow ourselves to be misled by our fleshly and carnal desires and greed or allow the temptations of the world to distract or draw us unto the broad path that leads to destruction. Have a good week ahead in the Lord, everyone!
Ronnie's Thoughts 